Dates That Made History

Season 3 Episode 6: 1720 - Europe's First Financial Crisis

The collapse of the financial system designed by the Scotsman John Law to pay off Louis XIV's enormous debts is considered the first major stock market crash in European history. But what makes this moment so significant? Is it the failure of the paper money bank – or the deeper insight it provides into the power and debt regime of the French monarchy?

Genre:

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons:

3

Episodes:

45

Cast:

Patrick Boucheron

Quality:

HD

Duration:

27 min

First Air:

2018

Rating:

8.6