The Predators' Ball by Connie Bruck
The Inside Story of Drexel Burnham and the Rise of the Junk Bond Raiders
"The Predators' Ball" is an investigative piece that dives into the world of high-stakes Wall Street finance during the 1980s. The book focuses on the rise and fall of a prominent investment banking firm, highlighting its role in the junk bond market and the leveraged buyout boom. It offers an in-depth look into the firm's practices, its key players, and the ethical and legal issues that eventually led to its downfall. The book also provides a critical examination of the broader financial industry during this time, exploring the impact of deregulation and the culture of greed and excess.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 98th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)