Too Big to Fail: Olympia and York, the Story Behind the Headlines

by Walter Stewart

The amazing story of the family fortunes of the Reichmann brothers of Toronto, who were ranked as the 4th wealthiest on the planet. Their flagship company, Olympia & York, could do no wrong. They were the largest private landlords in Manhattan, owning many prestigious buildings; & were substantial developers in cities around the world. And yet, within a year, the whole edifice crumbled & was on the brink of bankruptcy. This book explains what went so drastically wrong, & how it came apart so fast. And how, just over another year later, the Reichmann's were launching new projects around the world through their new company. Photos.

Genres: Finance, Business

335 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1993

Reviews

[Linda]

Big banks gone awry ...

[Ime1]

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