Barbarians at the Gate
Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough, published by HarperCollins in 1990, is a comprehensive account of the largest takeover in Wall Street history. This edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English, detailing the events that unfolded during the intense financial frenzy of October and November 1988. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the key players involved, including deal makers and public relations experts, while providing insights into the financial operations at the highest levels.
Readers will find a richly textured narrative that not only chronicles the takeover but also serves as a social history of wealth during the twilight of the Reagan era. The book delves into the dynamics of strategy meetings, boardrooms, and the social interactions that accompanied this pivotal moment in business and economics. Through its detailed examination, Barbarians at the Gate presents a unique perspective on the intersection of finance and society, making it a significant resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of the financial world.
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Over six months on the New York Times bestseller list, Barbarians at the Gate is the definitive account of the largest takeover in Wall Street history. Bryan Burrough and John Helyar’s gripping record of the frenzy that overtook Wall Street in October and November of 1988 is the story of deal makers and pulicity flaks, of strategy meetings and society dinners, of boardrooms and bedrooms, giving us not only an unprecedentedly detailed look at how financial operations at the highest levels are conducted but also a richly textured social history of wealth at the twilight of the Reagan era. As compelling as a novel, Barbarians at the Gate is must reading for everyone interested in the way today’s world really works.
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