William D. Cohan

A magisterial history of the astounding rise - and unimaginable fall - of America's most iconic corporation. Perhaps no company reflects American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial fortunes as well as the iconic General Electric Company. Producing storied leaders and almost every product imaginable, GE built a cult of success that hid cracks in its foundation. In this masterful history, William...

William Cohan, chronicler of Wall Street, turns his sights on Goldman Sachs, one of the most iconic and successful banks in the world. 'If they could screw you over, they totally would ...' Goldman Sachs are the investment bank all other banks—and most businesses—want to emulate; the firm with the best talent, the best clients, the best strategy. But is...

A fiery defence of the banks and a stark reminder of why we should all want them to thrive, from New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan. If you like your smartphone or your widescreen TV, your car or your pension, then, whether you know it or not, you are a fan of Wall Street. William D. Cohan, bestselling...