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“Business Adventures remains the best business book I’ve ever read.” –Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal
What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular 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. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that 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 repeats itself.
Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . . Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
Publisher : Open Road Media
Publication date : 12 Aug. 2014
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1497644895
ISBN-13 : 978-1497644892
Item weight : 481 g
Dimensions : 13.34 x 2.79 x 20.32 cm
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Customers find the book well-informed and appreciate its fascinating insights into business. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding it well-written while others struggle with hard-to-comprehend grammar. The story quality is also mixed, with some customers finding it interesting while others find it boring.
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