Reads like a novel at times! I learned so much, like the tulip is actually not native to the Netherlands despite that being one of the things the country is known for today. 

Mostly a build up of what led to the Tulip mania as there aren’t many sources about what/how it came to be or played out. We do get some examples from the sources that are available like some anecdotal stories. As we learn the history shortly before the mania, such as the war with Spain and bubonic plague, the author and historians can speculate what lead to the mania and created the “perfect storm” for it to take place.

I love weird pieces of history so this was a perfect read for me! Some of the chapters could be a bit long but overall I really enjoyed it, and it’ll most likely be a favorite history book of mine 🥰