All That Glitters : The Fall of Barings

John Gapper & Nicholas Denton

ISBN 10: 0241136997 / ISBN 13: 9780241136997

Published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1996

About this Item

1st impression, unread, not price clipped, no owner's name or other inscription, D/j has no tears, nicks, creases or marks and is protected by a clear removable sleeve. This copy purchased new by me upon publication.

Seller Inventory # 050148

Bibliographic Details

• Title: All That Glitters : The Fall of Barings
• Publisher: Hamish Hamilton, London
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241136997
• ISBN 13: 9780241136997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

This is an account of the fall of Barings Bank. "Financial Times" journalists John Gapper and Nicholas Denton have interviewed all the major players involved in the collapse of one of England's oldest banks. Their book reveals the Faustian deal struck between the whizz-kid traders who seemed to be bringing in huge profits and the grandees who were happy to pocket them without asking too many questions. The book explains the actions and motives of all the participants, including the final days when politicians and bankers made a last-ditch attempt to save the bank, as well as Leeson's actions and motives.

About the Author

John Gapper and Nicholas Denton (London E1) are both journalists for the Financial Times and covered the Barings crisis at that time.