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Bernard Baruch

by James Grant · 1983

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This biography of Bernard Baruch considered to be renowned as the definitive story about the notorious financial wizard and presidential advisor. Baruch's political policies are discussed briefly, and James Grant includes a detailed account of Baruch's trading and investment gains and losses. Baruch obtained his millions by risking his fortune again and again. In the history of our stock market and government, there are few who have obtained his mythical status as a successful investor of all times.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
medium · 365 pages

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