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The Last Tycoons: The Secret History Of Lazard Frres & Co.
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A Grand And Revelatory Portrait Of Wall Streets Most Storied Investment Bankwall Street Investment Banks Move Trillions Of Dollars A Year, Make Billions In Fees, Pay Their Executives In The Tens Of Millions Of Dollars. But Even Among The Most Powerful Firms, Lazard Frres & Co. Stood Apart. Discretion, Secrecy, And Subtle Strategy Were Its Weapons Of Choice. For More Than A Century, The Mystique And Reputation Of The Great Men Who Worked There Allowed The Firm To Garner Unimaginable Profits, Social Cachet, And Outsized Influence In The Halls Of Power. But In The Mid1980S, Their Titanic Egos Started Getting In The Way, And The Great Men Of Lazard Jeopardized All They Had Built.William D. Cohan, Himself A Former Highlevel Wall Street Banker, Takes The Reader Into The Mysterious And Secretive World Of Lazard And Presents A Compelling Portrait Of Wall Street Through The Tumultuous History Of This Exalted And Fascinating Company. Cohan Deconstructs The Explosive Feuds Between Felix Rohatyn And Steve Rattner, Superstar Investment Bankers And Pillars Of New York Society, And Between The Man Who Controlled Lazard, The Inscrutable French Billionaire Michel Davidweill, And His Chosen Successor, Bruce Wasserstein.Cohan Follows Felix, The Consummate Adviser, As He Reshapes Corporate America In The 1970S And 1980S, Saves New York City From Bankruptcy, And Positions Himself In New York Society And In Washington. Felixs Dreams Are Dashed After The Arrival Of Steve, A Formidable And Ambitious Formernewspaper Reporter. By The Mid1990S, As Lazard Neared Its 150Th Anniversary, Steve And Felix Were Feuding Openly.The Internal Strife Caused By Their Arguments Could Not Be Solved By The Imperious Michel, Whose Manipulative Tendencies Served Only To Exacerbate The Trouble Within The Firm. Increasingly Desperate, Michel Took The Unprecedented Step Of Relinquishing Operational Control Of Lazard To One Of The Few Great Men Still Around, Bruce Wasserstein, Then Fresh From Selling His Own M&A Boutique, For $1.4 Billion. Bruces Take: More Than $600 Million. But It Turned Out Great Man Bruce Had Snookered Great Man Michel When The Frenchman Was At His Most Vulnerable.The Lasttycoons Is A Tale Of Vaulting Ambitions, Whispered Advice, Worldly Mistresses, Fabulous Art Collections, And Enormous Wealtha Story Of High Drama In The World Of High Finance.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères & Co.'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is William D. Cohan, a former high-level Wall Street banker.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains seven hundred fifty-two pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book's dimensions are six and a half inches long, one point nine inches wide, and nine and a half inches high.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is more appropriate for adult readers due to its complex themes and financial content.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the Business & Industry genre, focusing on investment banking.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book at your own pace, as it is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of Lazard Frères & Co.
- Q: Is there a lot of technical jargon in this book? A: Yes, the book includes technical jargon related to finance and investment banking.
- Q: How do I keep this book in good condition? A: To keep this book in good condition, store it upright in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for return or replacement options.
- Q: Can I return the book if I don't like it? A: Yes, most sellers offer a return policy if you are not satisfied with the book.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: Typically, books do not come with a warranty, but check with the seller for their specific policies.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers the history, strategies, and internal dynamics of Lazard Frères & Co., including key figures.
- Q: How does this book compare to other finance books? A: This book offers a unique insider perspective on Lazard Frères & Co. that is often not found in other finance books.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for someone new to finance? A: This book may be challenging for beginners due to its in-depth analysis of high finance.