Money and politics

Author: James Grant
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The protagonist of this book is a self-made millionaire, a legendary stock trader, a widely watched investor, a capitalist who understands business risks, and a once-conquered figure of Wall Street—a famous, revered character named Bernard Baruch. The author of this biography, who attempts to uncover Baruch's investment genius, is the best financial writer in the United States—James Grant. He is both passionate about the stock market and interested in politics, earning titles such as "Presidential Advisor" and "Park Bench Political Scientist." This book uses a biography to explore the legendary life of this investment genius.