- Paperback: 650 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Jan 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099823306
- ISBN-13: 978-0340163382
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.9 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 442,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The most bizarre financial mock-epic of our age. Read it open-mouthed; wonder and shudder.' Independent"
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With a stake of $25 billion, the battle for control of Nabisco during October and November of 1988 was ruthless. This is an account of the largest corporate takeover bid in American history, and the results of a Wall Street gamble which are still affecting the world of international business.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very readable,thriller-like story of corp. takeovers of 80s,
By A Customer
This review is from: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of Rjr Nabisco (Paperback)
Excellent inside look into corporate America and Wall Street takeovers frenzy in the 80s. Book is written in a very readable manner that does not require any deep knowledge of economics or financial theories. Reader is led to astonishing discovery of how the power of networking and personal egos control the world of business and finances. It reveals the tremendous power and opportunities that the CEO of the big corporation is given, and leads to understanding of who the real "players" are.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Business Classic,
By A Customer
This review is from: Barbarians at the Gate: Fall of R.J.R. Nabisco (Paperback)
One of the best books I've read. It appeals on several levels. It's a thriller, a business book, an expose of the greed at the highest corporate levels and a guide to investment banking. Most of the characters in the book (including Henry Kravis who remains a major influence in global business) emerge with no credit whatsover - greedy, manipulative and with their focus purely on the fees that huge mergers and acquisitions generate for the investment banking community. The pigs at the trough nature of the bankers coupled with the vanity and profligacy of the RJR top management are quite breathtaking. Throw in some hugely ambitious, upwardly mobile spouses and you have a riveting read. Highly recommend
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Classic book,
By Maximillian Cairnduff (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Barbarians at the Gate: Fall of R.J.R. Nabisco (Paperback)
This is an excellent book, well written, easy to follow (even though the first time I read it I wasn't working in finance)and best of all - true. It gives a great insight into the human factors that go into a deal, the section dealing with arguments over which bank gets its name written at the top on the tombstone for the deal is marvellous and not the sort of thing you learn as a student. I agree with the reviewer below who says that this book should be read in addition to the standard corporate finance texts. Great stuff.
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