Wall Street: A History, Updated Edition

Wall Street is a comprehensive and engaging economic history of the United States, tracing the themes of industry and business westward expansion, the rise of Robber Barons, and the growth of industry from the securities market's innovative financing of railroads, major steel companies, and Bell's and Edison's technical innovations.

This updated edition covers the historic events of the 2008 financial crisis and policy changes of the Obama administration, providing a definitive chronicle of the relationship between Wall Street and America.

With its universal symbolism of both the highest aspirations of economic prosperity and the basest impulses of greed and deception, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of Wall Street and its impact on American society.