What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the
Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable
scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each
is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular
moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are
as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as
they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are
infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and
volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful
reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he
is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a
well?known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to
save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does
repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker
contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into
corporate and financial life in America.