Gods at War

<b>An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-making</b> <p><i>Gods at War</i> details the recent deals and events that have forever changed the world of billion-dollar deal-making. This book is a whirlwind tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate America, including the government, private equity, strategic buyers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds.</p> <p>It not only examines many of the game-changing takeover events that have occurred in the past years, but also puts them into context and exposes what is really going on behind the scenes on Wall Street. <i>Gods at War</i> completely covers the strategic issues that guide the modern-day deal, and since they unfold under the shadow of the law, it also focuses on the legal aspects of deal-making and takeovers.</p> <ul> <li>Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus dispute</li> <li>Provides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving field</li> <li>Examines the federal government’s regulation by deal approach to saving the financial system and explains the government’s biggest “deals”, including its bail-outs of AIG, Bank of America, and Citigroup</li> </ul> <p>Filled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, <i>Gods at War</i> offers an engaging look at deals and deal-makers in the context of recent historical events. It’s a book for those who want to understand deals, takeovers, and the people and institutions who shape our world.</p>