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Barbarians at the Gate
The definitive account of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in 1988 -- at the time the largest corporate takeover in history. A savage comedy of greed, ego, and boardroom warfare that defined an era and remains the most entertaining book ever written about corporate finance.
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Influence Empire
Influence Empire by Lulu Yilun Chen chronicles the ascent of Tencent, a dominant Chinese technology conglomerate. The book delves into the company's founding by Pony Ma, its development of ubiquitous platforms like WeChat, and its profound impact on China's digital economy and society. It also examines Tencent's competitive landscape and its relationship with the Chinese government.
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American Express
This is the fascinating inside story of one of the best-known and most influential corporations, an object lesson in corporate success and endurance.