October 7, 2026
Tag: tulip mania 1637
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The Tulip Mania of 1637
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You may have heard about the War of the Roses, but when people are asked if they know about the 1637 Tulip Mania, they stare in bewilderment. To say the least, the Tulip Mania was one of the most bizarre economic events in all of western civilization. Cynthia Wood explains the basics.
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January 24, 2023 6 Comments
Cocktails and afterwork cocktail parties are a routine for many in the world of big business. This is a great tale of a meeting that turned into a big-dollar sale for a postcard collector who made a lifelong friend. He still drinks Scotch & Soda, but many fewer since he is now retired and lives in Texas.