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Tuesday 19 February 2008

A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2007

Harriman House

Over sixty years of stock market history

A fully updated version of George G. Blakey's bestselling reference work is being published this month by Harriman House. A History of the London Stock Market is a unique record of the people, deals and events that have driven the stock market since 1945 up until the present day.

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.

Blakey says: "We have come a long way from the 1970s when visitors to the London Stock Exchange were treated to a film demonstrating that its role was to raise capital for industry and provide liquidity for investors. Arguably, this should still be its role but the advent of globalisation appears to have changed the name of the game from 'industrialisation' to 'financialisation', turning the stock market into a capitalist casino.

This is indeed the end of history for the stock market as we knew it, but looking at the role it will play in a new era created by the opening of a Pandora's Box of deregulation, privatisation, globalisation and the worldwide web, perhaps as investors we have no choice but to resign ourselves to living from hand to mouth within the context of a future we cannot predict nor control."

The book provides an invaluable reference for anyone wishing to understand and anticipate current and future trends in the market.

"My historical reference book of choice.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

"I recommend this book as an enjoyable and instructive read that captures the spirit of the times."
- Jim Slater

"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

Ends

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

More details can be found online at: www.harriman-house.com/historystockmarket

For further information on this book or its author, please contact Helen McCusker in the PR department at Harriman House:

Tel: +44 (0)1730 233885
Email: pr@harriman-house.com

Harriman House Ltd, 3A Penns Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2EW

A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2007

A History of the London Stock Market 1945-2007
By George G. Blakey

Published: 25th February 2008

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