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Author: Bryan Burrough

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780060536350

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/1989

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2RJR Nabisco's development and expansion
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Chapter 3Why did RJR Nabisco become the target of a leveraged buyout?
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Chapter 4Three barbarians' contest
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Barbarians at the Gate

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Barbarians at the Gate" by Bryan Burrough offers a compelling and accessible way to grasp the intricate details of one of the largest leveraged buyouts in history. The book not only chronicles the dramatic clash between RJR Nabisco's management and wealthy investors like Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., but it also provides insights into corporate greed, Wall Street strategies, and the culture of the 1980s. Engaging with the summary allows listeners to quickly absorb key themes and lessons from this fascinating tale of ambition and excess, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in business, finance, or the dynamics of corporate America.

Author : Bryan Burrough

Bryan Burrough, a best-selling author, is a long-time writer for The Wall Street Journal. Now, he is a contributing correspondent for Vanity Fair. Burrough has written five books, including Barbarians at the Gate and Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34. He won the Gerard Loeb Award for excellence in financial journalism three times. John Helyar is a columnist for Bloomberg News and a former writer for The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and ESPN.

Key Insights from Barbarians at the Gate

  • The book explores the fierce battle between RJR Nabisco's management and a private equity group led by Henry Kravis during the largest leveraged buyout in history. It highlights the intense emotions and egos involved in corporate America, portraying a dramatic struggle for power and wealth.
  • Burrough delves into the culture of Wall Street in the 1980s, illustrating how greed and ambition shaped the behavior of corporate raiders and investment bankers. The narrative reveals the high stakes of financial maneuvers and the lengths individuals will go to secure their fortunes.
  • Through detailed storytelling and character analysis, Burrough examines the impact of corporate buyouts on employees and communities. The book serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of prioritizing shareholder value over social responsibility.
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