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The South Sea Bubble Fallout and Bank Directors
A historical reflection on the South Sea Bubble crisis, detailing how stock rises and collapses harmed public credit. The speech criticizes Bank directors and key supporters for subscribing to redeemables, aided by prearranged plans and pressure from influential figures, highlighting misjudgments and the peril to investors and the state.
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Sowth-Sea
South-Sea Company
South-Sea
Bank 3
House of Commons
John Blunt