Isbn: 9780253220318 - the men who loved trains: the story of men who battled greed to save an ailing industry (railroads past and present) (14 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. pp. 384.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 360 pages. Cover wornA saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land?Amer ica's railroads?The Men Who Loved Trains introduces some of the most dynamic bus inessmen in America. Here are the chieftains who have run the railroads, includi ng those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and other s who truly loved the industry. As a journalist and associate editor of Fortune magazine who covered the demise of Penn Central and the creation of Conrail, Ru sh Loving often had a front row seat to the foibles and follies of this group of men. He uncovers intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeov er wars and turns them into a page-turning story for readers. Included is the s tory of how the chairman of CSX Corporation, who later became George W. Bush's T reasury secretary, was inept as a manager but managed to make millions for himse lf while his company drifted in chaos. Men such as he were shy of scruples, yet there were also those who loved trains and railroading, and who played key roles in reshaping transportation in the northeastern United States. This book will d elight not only the rail fan, but anyone interested in American business and his tory. Editorial Reviews Review The Men Who Loved Trains is a riveting morality story of intrigues, boardroom battles, corporate takeovers, and secret cabals a iming for control of a large part of America's transport system. A rare behind-t he-scenes story of an epic battle over power and personal gain.?Marshall Loeb, c olumnist for Dow Jones's MoneyWatch and former editor of Fortune and Money magaz ines The men who loved trains deserve a writer who loves them as well. This exc ellent book is a perfect match of subject and author.?Carol Loomis, Fortune Thi.…

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Zustand: New. Intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover wars Series: Railroads Past & Present. Num Pages: 384 pages, 20 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNGT; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 21. Weight in Grams: 545. . 2008. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 360 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover wars&Uumlber den AutorRush Loving Jr. has written for Fortune, served as assistant director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Jimmy Cart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Men Who Loved Trains | The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry | Rush Loving | Taschenbuch | Indiana University Press (IPS) | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2008 | Indiana University Press | EAN 9780253220318 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Mare Nostrum Group B.V., Doelen 72, 4831 GR BREDA, NIEDERLANDE, gpsr[at]mare-nostrum[dot]co[dot]uk | Anbieter: preigu.…