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Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions

by Ben Mezrich
Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions
Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions

Ragtag financiers' high-stakes Asian market adventures.

If you're fascinated by the wild west of finance and the bold characters who navigate its frontiers, "Ugly Americans" could be a captivating read for you. Ben Mezrich paints a vivid picture of risk-takers who redefine the landscape of international finance, crafting a narrative that's as much about personal ambition as it is about the art of the deal. It offers an inside look at a world where the stakes are high and the American Dream takes on new, global dimensions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions

by Ben Mezrich
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ISBN: 9780060575007
Author: Ben Mezrich
Publisher: William Morrow
Date of Publication: 2004-05-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, History, Economics, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Finance, Finance, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 4561 readers)
 

Ragtag financiers' high-stakes Asian market adventures.

If you're fascinated by the wild west of finance and the bold characters who navigate its frontiers, "Ugly Americans" could be a captivating read for you. Ben Mezrich paints a vivid picture of risk-takers who redefine the landscape of international finance, crafting a narrative that's as much about personal ambition as it is about the art of the deal. It offers an inside look at a world where the stakes are high and the American Dream takes on new, global dimensions.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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