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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

by John Brooks
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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street
Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street
Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

Insightful chronicles of American corporate life.

If you're intrigued by the intricacies of the corporate and financial worlds, "Business Adventures" might just become your next favorite read. Brooks offers a front-row view of some of Wall Street's most momentous events, which isn't just informative but also surprisingly engaging. It's like having an elegant dinner conversation with a savvy insider who knows all the juicy details about America's business giants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

by John Brooks
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ISBN: 9781473611528
Authors: John Brooks
Publisher: John Murray Learning
Date of Publication: 2015-05-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, History, Business
Related Topics: American History, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership, Management, Money
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 24739 readers)

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Hailed as a business classic by the likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and widely acknowledged as a forerunner to the writing of Michael Lewis, Business Adventures is an insightful and gripping look at corporate and financial life in America. "The best business book I've ever read." Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal. "The Michael Lewis of his day." New York Times. What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the rapid rise of Xerox, and the scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is full of personality and critical detail, whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound; one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic, written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks, is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.
 

Insightful chronicles of American corporate life.

If you're intrigued by the intricacies of the corporate and financial worlds, "Business Adventures" might just become your next favorite read. Brooks offers a front-row view of some of Wall Street's most momentous events, which isn't just informative but also surprisingly engaging. It's like having an elegant dinner conversation with a savvy insider who knows all the juicy details about America's business giants.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.