This book begins with the history of Wall Street, deciphers the development of the world's financial center, and explains where the now-famous word "finance" comes from. Through the introduction of the history of Wall Street, it also reveals the most significant features of previous financial crises, how Wall Street has weathered crises time and time again, and how the tycoons who are busy on Wall Street have ridden the waves again and again.
Reader comments
This book gave me a deeper understanding of the financial crisis and the cruelty of the risk game. As the book says, "The financial tsunami is like a wild beast rushing towards the world." We need to be more cautious when facing wealth. Moreover, the book also reveals the characteristics of previous financial crises and how Wall Street tycoons responded to the crises, which was very inspiring to me. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
This book gave me a deeper understanding of the financial crisis and the cruelty of the risk game. As the book says, "The financial tsunami is like a wild beast rushing towards the world." We need to be more cautious when facing wealth. Moreover, the book also reveals the characteristics of previous financial crises and how Wall Street tycoons responded to the crises, which was very inspiring to me. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!