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A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2009by George G. Blakey
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Jacket text
This book is a unique record of the people, deals and events that have driven the stock market since 1945.
Written in a down-to-earth, journalistic style, this book reads almost like a novel as it takes you through over 60 years of stock market history. Blakey provides a fascinating perspective on the movers and shakers - the winners, the losers, and the reasons why - giving a rare insight into the workings of the stock market, plus profiles of key players and the movements and effects of new, upcoming markets.
The book includes coverage of all the major economic and political developments that have influenced the market, as well as the individuals and corporations themselves. It provides an invaluable reference for anyone wishing to understand and anticipate current and future trends in the market.
This updated 6th edition now also covers the tumultuous period of 2007-2009.
Contents
Foreword, 1993, by Sir Andrew Hugh Smith, Chairman of The London Stock Exchange
Foreword, 2000, by Jim Slater
Foreword, 2007, by David Schwartz, stock market historian
Preface
Acknowledgenents
Introduction
The History
1945-2009
Postscript
Appendix 1. Graphs of key financial indices
Appendix 2. Governments since 1945
Index
About the author
| George G. Blakey is a stockbroker of many years' experience. In the past he has worked for a number of banks and investment groups as a financial analyst and was a Research Partner with stockbrokers Lyddon & Co.
Although no longer in the City, George has retained his membership of the Securities Institute and the Society of Investment Professionals. He has an M.A. in Economics and Law from Trinity College, Cambridge. |
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Reviews
Praise for previous editions:
"An invaluable guide to anyone trying to use the past to make sense of the present and apply the lessons learned to make profitable predictions about the future."
- Tom Stevenson, Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2008
"I recommend this book as an enjoyable and instructive read that captures the spirit of the times. In the absence of a crystal ball, a history book is the next best thing."
- Jim Slater
"My historical reference book of choice. I frequently turn to it when seeking to understand why the financial markets of past years behaved like they did."
-David Schwartz, stock market historian
"Excellent"
- ProShare
"A valuable reference"
- Securities and Investment Review
"An enjoyable and instructive read that captures the spirit of the times"
- The Independent
"All those with an interest in the investment business will find this book thoroughly enjoyable"
- Professional Investor
In the news
"No book more thoroughly deserves to be within reference reach of every fund manager, financial adviser and stockbroker. With details given of major corporate and financial events since 1945, and each year since 1966 forming a separate chapter, this is an outstanding instant refresher of what moved markets...This landmark book defines an era. And this account has a wider appeal - for students of markets, policy makers and anyone taking a serious interest in equity investment, this is a deeply cautionary tale as well as a definitive work of reference."
- Bill Jamieson, The Scotsman
19th July 2010
"Detailed and lively...A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2009 should be any investor's history book of choice."
- Richard Gill, UK Analyst Weekend Book Review
12th July 2010
The Naked Investor
- George Blakey, Professional Investor, CFA Institute
Winter 2009
Other books by George G. Blakey
 | A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2007 |
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