TITLE:Barbarians At The Gate

PUBLISHER:Arrow books

ISBN:9780099545835

DEC-INDEX :338.836

YEAR:2010

RESUME:"Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" is a book by American authors Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, first published in 1989. The book tells the story of the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, a food and tobacco conglomerate, in the late 1980s. The book explores the personalities and motivations of the key players involved in the LBO, including executives from RJR Nabisco, investment bankers, and private equity investors. The authors also examine the broader economic and cultural forces that led to the rise of the LBO phenomenon in the 1980s, and the impact that the RJR Nabisco deal had on the business world. "Barbarians at the Gate" is known for its in-depth reporting, engaging storytelling, and its ability to make complex financial concepts accessible to a general audience. The book has been praised for its vivid portrayals of the characters involved in the RJR Nabisco deal, and for its insights into the world of high finance and corporate America. Overall, "Barbarians at the Gate" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a pivotal moment in business history. The book has become a classic in the field of business journalism, and remains a popular and influential work today.

N_PAGES:557

ILLUSTRATION:non

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