Barbarians at the Gate (book)

"Barbarians at the Gate" is a detailed account of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, a major American food and tobacco company, in the late 1980s. Written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, the book explores the intense battles among corporate raiders, investment bankers, and company executives. It highlights themes of greed, ambition, and the excesses of Wall Street during that era, while providing insights into the complexities of financial deals. The title refers to the aggressive takeover attempts, likening the bidders to "barbarians" threatening the established corporate order.