Deals of the Century Wall Street, Mergers, and the Making of Modern America

Name: Deals of the Century Wall Street, Mergers, and the Making of Modern America
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ISBN: 9780471263975

ISBN-10: 0471263974

ISBN-13: 9780471263975

Edition: 2003

Authors: Charles R. Geisst

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An exciting portrait of one of the most dynamic times in financial historyConsolidation, restructuring, and megadeals. These are the business events that have left an indelible impression on the worlds of finance and industry, as well as shaped the America we live in today. The deals made over the past century irrevocably changed employment patterns, created new industries, and gave rise to the modern American way of life. Deals of the Century captures this dynamic moment in history by taking an in-depth look at the most notable mergers of the twentieth century-and the role Wall Street played in each of them. This book skillfully illustrates how these deals changed the face of American life…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/9/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.364

Charles R. Geisst, a professor of economics at Manhattan College, has published 18 books on finance and economics. His books, including Wall Street: a History, have been on the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and New York Times bestseller lists.



Introduction



Building the Infrastructure



Driving to the Store



Power Plays and Conspiracy Theories



Roll Over, Euclid



Visigoths versus the Legions



Spawned by Deregulation



Old Bedfellows