History of Wall Street Investment Banks

Author: (American) Gurst, translated by Xiang Zhen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Clark Dodge, Jay Cook, Kuhn Loeb, Seligman, Brown Brothers, Harriman, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Dillon Reed, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Hutton, Solomon Brothers, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Radar Fitch. The brilliant names listed above represent the most successful financiers in the over-century history of Wall Street investment banks. The story of Wall Street partnership investment banks is forever filled with a touch of magic, while also embodying the quintessential American style. They symbolize prosperity, vitality, success, and failure. They have created countless legends in the history of the United States, and for over 150 years, their names were synonymous with Wall Street. Long before sports stars and pop musicians dominated the news headlines, they were the true social elite of the nation. This book presents a comprehensive history of Wall Street investment banks, the first time such meticulous research has been conducted on these American financial legends. Whether you are interested in American history and the stories behind the big headlines in business magazines, or you want to know how the financial tycoons of the United States struck it rich, this book is worth reading.