Barbarians At The Gate

This book details the fierce battle for control of RJR Nabisco in 1988, marking the largest corporate takeover in American history. It explores the high-stakes environment of Wall Street during a time of excess and greed. The narrative follows key figures, including CEO Ross Johnson, through critical meetings, strategic betrayals, and the intense negotiations that defined the takeover. The revised edition contextualises this dramatic event within a contemporary framework, reflecting on themes of financial irresponsibility that resonate today.