Barbarians at the Gate. The Story of the Fall of RJR Nabisco

Author: Brian Burrow, John Helyar
English.: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Publisher: Olympus Business
Series: Troika Dialog Library

Year: 2003.
Pages: 568 pp.
Format: 60×90/16 (145×217 mm)
Binding: Hardcover 

 FROM THE PUBLISHER OF A BOOK ABOUT THE RISE AND FALL OF WALL STREET

This is the gripping story of the unfolding of the Wall Street In October-November 1988, the struggle for control of the company RJR Nabisco. The book is based on more than 100 interviews conducted by Brian Burrow and John Helyar with participants in the events described, including RJR Nabisco President Ross Johnson, Henry Kravis, George Roberts, Ted Forstmann, Jim Maher, and other prominent figures in the financial world.

The authors acquaint the reader with the history of the formation, prosperity and decline of one of the largest American companies, skillfully draw the characters involved in the battle of managers, lawyers, financiers, give the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of Wall Street and feel the heat of passion that has flared up around credits for the buyout of the controlling stake in RJR Nabisco.

The book reads in one breath and will undoubtedly be of interest to businessmen, financiers, executives, and all inquisitive people.