Ferguson, Niall.

High financier : the lives and time of Siegmund Warburg / Niall Ferguson. - New York : Penguin Press, 2010. - xxi, 547 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 508-521) and index.

Siegmund and his cousins -- The first world revolution -- The degeneration of a republic -- Exile -- Trading against the enemy -- Restoring the name -- Atlantic unions -- The financial roots of European integration -- The rhythm of perfection -- Britain's financial physician -- The malaise in our Western World -- Expensive lessons -- The education of an adult.

Examines the life of Siegmund Warburg and recaptures the business methods and ethical code that set him apart from those in the financial world today.

9781594202469 159420246X

2010018353


Warburg, Siegmund, Sir, 1902-1982.


Jewish bankers--Biography.
Bankers--Biography.--Great Britain

HG1552 W37 / F47 2010

332.1092 B

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