King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone

In this book, David Carey and John Morris show how Blackstone (and other private equity firms) transformed themselves from gamblers, hostile-takeover artists, and 'barbarians at the gate' into disciplined, risk-averse investors while the financial establishment—banks and investment bankers—were recklessly assuming risks, leveraging up to astronomical levels, and driving the economy to the brink of disaster. Not only has Blackstone and a small group of competitors taken control of firms all around the world, but they have also emerged as a key power on Wall Street.

Author: David Carey

Type: Paperback