| Wall Street People: True Stories of Today's Masters and Moguls Contributor(s): Ellis, Charles D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471238090 ISBN-13: 9780471238096 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $67.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2001 Annotation: "I know or at least have met most of the people written about in this book. They have one thing in common. For better or worse, each made a lasting impression on the landscape of our business. Each demonstrated raw intelligence, keen insight, the ability to spot an opportunity, and the courage to seize it. While some are viewed as heroes, and others as rascals or villains, there is something to be learned from each of their stories. Wall Street People is a fascinating portrayal of individuals who achieve fame or infamy in one of the most competitive arenas in the world."-Alan C. Greenberg, Chairman, Bear Stearns "There has been no keener observer of Wall Street than Charley Ellis. If this book had a 'Most Influential' category, Charley should include himself."-Richard H. Jenrette, Senior Advisor, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette "Charley Ellis has correctly concluded that the financial world has produced some extraordinarily interesting people. Wall Street People is certain to provide fascinating reading."-Richard B. Fisher, Chairman Emeritus and Advisory Director, Morgan Stanley "Charley Ellis's Wall Street People is delicious reading for anyone who's been involved with Wall Street over the past half century. This book depicts saints, sinners, dreamers, and achievers with real panache. It's a treasure trove of great stories."-David H. Komansky, Chairman and CEO, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. "For anyone who enjoys reading about the lives of successful, productive people, Charley's book is filled with fascinating insights into the achievements of Wall Street's best."-Senator Jon S. Corzine, former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Investments & Securities - General - Business & Economics | Accounting - General - Business & Economics | Finance - General |
| Dewey: 332.609 |
| LCCN: 2001026114 |
| Series: Wall Street People |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.38" (1.52 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wall Street People ist das erste komplette Who's Who in der Geschichte der bekanntesten Finanzstra?e der Welt. Charles Ellis und James Vertin - zwei Wall Street Insider - portratieren hier Dutzende der faszinierendsten, einflussreichsten und popularsten Finanzgro?en, die jemals Licht in das sagenumwobene Dunkel der beruhmten Wall Street gebracht haben. Erzahlt werden spannende Geschichten uber das Geld - daruber, wie es gewonnen und verloren wurde, uber phanomenale Coups, dreisten Schwindel, unbandige Gier und blinden Ehrgeiz. Enthalten sind Portrats der ganz Gro?en in der Finanzarena, wie z.B. Alan Greenspan, Warren Buffett, Larry Tisch, Jim Rogers, Sanford Weill und George Soros. Aber auch die gro?en Verlierer wie Ivan Boesky und Nicholas Leeson werden nicht ausgespart. Freuen Sie sich auf eine unterhaltsam-prickelnde Lekture uber die Wall Street und ihre ebenso beruhmten Finanzakteure! |