The story of our nation from the A-bomb to the iPhone-from bestselling historian H.W. Brands With keen insight and an impeccable sense of the spirit of the times; H. W. Brands; one of today's preeminent historians; captures the American experience through the last six decades. As he chronicles politics; pop culture; and everything in between; Brands traces the changes we have gone through as a nation; recounting the great themes and events that have driven America- from the Yalta conference to the fall of the Berlin Wall; Apollo 11 to 9/11; My Lai to "shock and awe." In his adroit hands; movements and trends unfold through a character- driven narrative that shines a brilliant light on America's watershed moments and reveals a still unfolding legacy of dreams.
#18304 in Books Andrew Ross Sorkin 2010-09-07 2010-09-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.39 x 1.38 x 5.46l; 1.21 #File Name: 0143118242640 pagesWall StreetWashingtonFinancial SystemMoneyBanks
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding book. Best-seller.By CustomerOutstanding book to understand the behind-the-scenes and everything regarding one of the most importante crisis in the modern era.The author brings a great narrative; with minute by minute situations and scenarios that make you feel that you are present in those moments.Would definitely recommend it to any student; professional that wants to know more about a lots of characters and institutions risponsible of the crisis.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great; riveting read about the financial crisis.By Jonathan RobbinsThis isn't just another examination of the 2008 financial crisis - it's what has to be considered the definitive account. Sorkin provides an almost unbelievable amount of detail about conversations; emails and meetings but somehow manages to keep the account from being dull or dragging. It's almost like a novel in its pace and story; but it's altogether real.I work in this industry; and I was impressed with the accuracy of the descriptions in the book. I also like that the book - unlike some - does not treat every person who worked on Wall Street as a one dimensional evil capitalist. Yes; some people acted more ethically and in a more socially responsible fashion than others (I'm happy to say that my employers come off; I think; rather well) but nobody is all good or evil. These were real men and women doing their best to react; on little to no sleep or information; to a horrible series of events.It's interesting to read the book roughly five years after much of the action occurred; to see how much has changed - and how much hasn't. Many of the players are still active on Wall Street. Many of the problems still exist; but many don't. Certain AIG executives - who should be blessing the heavens that they were not wiped out in the 2008 mess they created - have had the gall to sue the government that saved them. Some deals that were made turn out to have been brilliant - and some less so.All in all a gripping; informative read that remains very timely even half a dozen years later.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 10 years later; get ready here we go again!By chrisI remember back in 2004 watching as home values skyrocketed around the nation as my wife and I became home owners for first time. I remember thinking this is absolutely crazy; completely out of touch with reality. As the years moved to 2007 I knew 3 things; 1) I had never witnessed anything like this before; 2) Something is really wrong here; and; 3) Something really bad is about to happen to correct things. I have been feeling the same way for much of the past 2 years. Just as ten years ago in 2007; we are already deep in the next global financial crisis. Hold on it's going to be a bumpy ride!
