DEN OF THIEVES

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Summary: A fun, readable account of what happened and why on Wall St.
Review: This text, like the story it tells, is protracted but highly readable. Mr. Stewart writes in an engaging, enjoyable style. He enables his readers to grasp the real drama of the events that shook Wall Street during the 1980's. We see the primary firgures in the junk bond and M&A empires who traded information and manipulated the market for amazing personal gain. We gain insight into what motivated them, what destroyed them, and how they dealt with the pressures and rewards of insider trading. The most frightening aspect of the text is the obvious implication that future financial leaders may exploit their positions as readily as the four men detailed here

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Summary: An Outstanding Book!
Review: This was an outstanding book about some dishonest financiers. You get a good closeup look at some of the most dominant figures in the world of high finance during their time.Michael Milken, Dennis Levine,Ivan Boesky,and Dennis Levine about brought to the front and center due to the efforts of this book. The tactics(such as stock Parking)are explained in this book. The number one financial tool of this era,junk bonds also recieve adequate attention and explanation in this writing. The king of the junk bond Michael Milken is well highlighted in the book as well.Also portrayed in the book was the prosecution efforts of Rudolph Guliani. The greedy nature of these people and of this time is adequately highlighted due to this book. This is an excellent read on this subject. in the book was the prosecution efforts of one Rudolph Guliani

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Summary: If you enjoy the investment world, this is for you!
Review: This was one book that I could not put down. The book is broken into large sections, each dealing with a particular criminal and his corresponding activities. In-depth descriptions of what was going on behind the scenes at some of the most respected financial firms of the time--absolutely fascinating. If you were around in the 80's, and you work/participate in the investment industry, this should be required historical reading.

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Summary: If you enjoy the investment world, this is for you!
Review: This was one book that I could not put down. The book is broken into large sections, each dealing with a particular criminal and his corresponding activities. In-depth descriptions of what was going on behind the scenes at some of the most respected financial firms of the time--absolutely fascinating. If you were around in the 80's, and you work/participate in the investment industry, this should be required historical reading.

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Summary: Wall Street's dark side in the Go-Go 80's
Review: Top notch historical perspective. The book is lengthy and detailed but the story would lose much of it's imapct if it was abridged. It covers all the major players and power brokers of the 1980's M&A craze that swept Wall Street. Very enjoyable and highly recommended

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Summary: well written
Review: Well written with great research. Gives the reader good insight on world of insider trading during the Drexel Era. I think it's essential for anyone getting in the Sales&trading industry, to have a idea of what went on in the eighties.