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Barbarians at the Gate: The Inside Story of America’s Most Notorious Corporate Takeover

By Bryan Burrough

Beyond the financial spreadsheets, the RJR Nabisco takeover was a profound human drama. This episode explores how ambition, ego, and the relentless pursuit of power reshaped corporate loyalty and exposed the often-unforeseen consequences of high-stakes decisions, reflecting on the true cost of 'winning'.

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“Beyond the financial spreadsheets, the RJR Nabisco takeover was a profound human drama. This episode explores how ambition, ego, and the relentless pursuit of power reshaped corporate loyalty and exposed the often-unforeseen consequences of high-stakes decisions, reflecting on the true cost of 'winning'.”

— Bryan Burrough, Barbarians at the Gate: The Inside Story of America’s Most Notorious Corporate Takeover

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