Mackay's account of the Dutch tulip mania, in which people lost fortunes by bidding up the price of tulip bulbs to ridiculous levels, anticipates the recurrent cycles of boom and bust that have plagued nations» economies since his book was first published. (firstthings.com)
People picked up and traded tulip bulbs in taverns, which he likened to today's cryptocurrency exchanges. (coindesk.com)
The lovers gamble on the booming market for tulip bulbs as a way to raise money to run away together. (firstshowing.net)