House of Cards : A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street by...-image
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House of Cards : A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street by...

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Item Height: 1.3 in Number of Pages: 480 Pages Format: Hardcover width: 6.4 in Country of Origin: United States Era: 2000s Intended Audience: Adults Item Length: 9.6 in Features: Dust Jacket Item Weight: 27.3 Oz Type: Chronicle Topic: Banks & Banking, Economic History, Finance / General, Corporate & Business History height: 1.3 in Narrative Type: Nonfiction Inscribed: No Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Book Series: Historical Genre: Business & Economics Signed: No Original Language: English Publication Year: 2009 Book Title: House of Cards : a Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street Language: English Edition: First Edition ISBN: 9780385528269 Author: William D. Cohan Item Width: 6.4 in

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House of Cards : A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street by.... "House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street" by William D. Cohan is a first edition hardcover book that delves into the intricate world of Wall Street during the financial meltdown of 2008. The narrative offers a chilling account of the fall of Bear Stearns and the end of the Second Gilded Age on Wall Street. Cohan provides a detailed insight into the risky bets, corporate political infighting, lax government regulations, and bad decision-making that led to the crisis. With a focus on larger-than-life personalities like Bear Stearns' chairman Ace Greenberg, the book offers a compelling exploration of the consequences of greed, arrogance, and stupidity in the financial world. Cohan's masterful storytelling and insider knowledge make this book a captivating read for those interested in the world of banking and finance. box b

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