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The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram,Used
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The story of the Bronfman family is a fascinating and improbable saga. It is dominated by 'Mr. Sam,' the single greatest figure in the history of the liquor business, the man who made drinking whiskey respectable in the United States and who in the 1950s and 1960s built Seagram into the first worldwide empire in wine and spirits.After Sam's death in 1971, his oldest son, Edgar, maintained the business, though he was distracted by his matrimonial problems. Nevertheless, in the 1980s he masterminded a major coup when he translated a small investment in oil made by his father into a 25 percent stake in the mighty DuPont company.But in the 1990s, Edgar allowed his second son, Edgar Jr., to indulge his ambition to become a media tycoon. The stake in DuPont was sold, and the money reinvested in Universal, the film and themepark empire. Edgar Jr. then paid more than $10 billion to buy Polygram Records and thus fulfill his fancy to be king of the world's music business. But at the same time, he remained in charge of the liquor business, which started to stagnateindeed, to fall apart. Then came the final disaster when the increasingly divided family sold out to JeanMarie Messier, overreaching empire builder of Vivendi, the French conglomerate.But the story of this amazing family over the past century is about more than booze and business. The Bronfmans is a spectacular account that details the largerthanlife personalities and bitter rivalries that have made the family so famous and, sometimes, so infamous.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram'? A: The book explores the fascinating history of the Bronfman family, highlighting their significant impact on the liquor business and detailing the personal and professional rivalries that shaped their legacy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram' is Nicholas Faith.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 30, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of the book is new.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Business & Industry.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the Bronfman family's history as depicted in the book? A: The book details the rise of the Bronfman family in the liquor industry, focusing on key figures like Sam Bronfman and his sons, their business ventures, personal challenges, and the eventual decline of their empire.
- Q: What makes 'The Bronfmans' a compelling read for those interested in business history? A: The narrative combines intriguing personal stories with significant business events, showcasing the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of individual ambitions on a major industry.