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Extra History: South Sea Bubble

Offered By: Extra Credits via YouTube

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British History Courses Storytelling Courses Critical Thinking Courses

Course Description

Overview

Dive into a captivating five-part video series exploring the South Sea Bubble, a pivotal event in 18th century British economics. Follow the journey from the sharp mind of John Blunt to the company's meteoric rise and catastrophic fall. Examine how the South Sea Company became "too big to fail," its ambitious attempt to buy out Britain, and the eventual bursting of the financial bubble. Conclude with an analysis of Robert Walpole's role in the aftermath. Gain insights into this historical economic crisis through engaging storytelling and informative content.

Syllabus

England: South Sea Bubble - The Sharp Mind of John Blunt - Extra History - #1.
England: South Sea Bubble - Too Big to Fail - Extra History - #2.
England: South Sea Bubble - Buying Out Britain - Extra History - #3.
England: South Sea Bubble - The Bubble Pops - Extra History - #4.
England: South Sea Bubble - It Was Walpole - Extra History - #5.


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