History Matters Bursting Bubbles: Economic Crises in History In the wake of the credit crunch, Dan Jones looks at past episodes of runaway greed and the moral lessons learnt. Dan Jones | Published in History Today Volume 59 Issue 8 August 2009 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Economic History Related Articles The South Sea Bubble, 1720 Does Boom Always Follow Bust? Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy