|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

Steven M. Davidoff Gods at War (Paperback)

US $13.95
ApproximatelyRM 59.55
or Best Offer
Condition:
Brand New
Shipping:
US $1.70 (approx RM 7.26) USPS Ground Advantage®.
Located in: Miami, Florida, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 6 Aug and Tue, 12 Aug
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:135778816740
Last updated on Jul 28, 2025 07:09:48 MYTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Publication Name
Gods at War
EAN
9780470919026
ISBN
9780470919026
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Title
Gods at War
Release Date
01/25/2011
Release Year
2011
Subtitle
Shotgun Takeovers, Government by Deal, and the Private Equity Imp

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470919027
ISBN-13
9780470919026
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102935590

Product Key Features

Book Title
Gods at War : Shotgun Takeovers, Government by Deal, and the Private Equity Implosion
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Corporate Finance / Private Equity, Economic History, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments & Securities / General
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Author
Steven M. Davidoff
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
338.8/30973
Table Of Content
Preface. Prologue. Chapter 1 The Modern Deal. The Import of Personality. The Evolution of the Takeover. The Takeover Revolution. Chapter 2 KKR, SunGard, and the Private Equity Phenomenon. KKR and the Origins of Private Equity. SunGard and the Transformation of Private Equity. Private Equity in the Sixth Wave. Chapter 3 Accredited Home Lenders and the Attack of the MAC. The Fall of Accredited Home Lenders. Material Adverse Change Clauses. The MAC Wars of Fall 2007. The MAC Clause in Flux. The Future of the MAC. Chapter 4 United Rentals, Cerberus, and the Private Equity Implosion. The Cerberus-United Rentals Dispute. The Implosion of Private Equity. Fault and the Failure of Private Equity. The Future of Private Equity. Chapter 5 Dubai Ports, Merrill Lynch, and the Sovereign Wealth Fund Problem. The Financial Wave of Sovereign Fund Investment. The Sovereign Wealth Fund Problem. CFIUS and Foreign Investment. Chapter 6 Bear Stearns and the Moral Hazard Principle. Saving Bear Stearns. JPMorgan's Dilemma. The Fight for Bear Stearns. Lessons from Bear's Fall. Chapter 7 Jana Partners, Children's Investment Fund, and Hedge Fund Activist Investing. A Brief Overview of the "Agency Problem". The Rise of Hedge Fund Activism. The 2008 Proxy Season. The Future of Hedge Fund Activism. Chapter 8 Microsoft, InBev, and the Return of the Hostile Takeover. Microsoft-Yahoo! InBev-Anheuser-Busch. The Elements of a Successful Hostile Takeover. Delaware and Hostile Takeovers. The Future of Hostile Takeovers. Chapter 9 Mars, Pfi zer, and the Changing Face of Strategic Deals. The Changing Structure of Strategic Transactions. The Phenomenon of the Distressed Deal. Do Takeovers Pay? Delaware Law and Strategic Transactions. The Future of Strategic Transactions. Chapter 10 AIG, Citigroup, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman, and Government by Deal. The Nationalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Week the Investment Bank Died. TARP, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Beyond? Assessing Government by Deal. Chapter 11 Restructuring Takeovers. Federal Takeover Law. Delaware Takeover Law. Deal-Making. Chapter 12 Deal-Making Beyond a Crisis Age. Notes. About the Author. Acknowledgments. Index.
Synopsis
An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-making Gods at War 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. 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. Gods at War 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. Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus dispute Provides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving field 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 Filled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War 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., An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-making Gods at War 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. 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. Gods at War 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. Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus dispute Provides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving field 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 Filled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War 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., An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-making Gods at War 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. 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. Gods at War 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. Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus dispute Provides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving field 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 Filled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War 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., Gods at War 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., " Gods at War brilliantly analyzes the legal issues, the politics, and the players in high-profile merger and acquisition transactions. Steven Davidoff is a master of the tactics and rules of deal-making, and he has once again shown why he is one of the countrys most respected legal writers." ROB KINDLER, VICE CHAIRMAN AND GLOBAL HEAD OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, MORGAN STANLEY "In Gods at War , Steven Davidoff, aka The Deal Professor, delivers a detailed and lucid treatise of the fascinating historical precedents that resulted in the frenzied deal-making activity that ended abruptly with our current financial crisis and then goes on, in impressive fashion, to discuss what deals will look like in a new era dominated by government ownership and a lack of acquisition financing. Deal practitioners and those just curious about all the fuss will want this book at the top of their reading list." WILLIAM D. COHAN, AUTHOR OF HOUSE OF CARDS: A TALE OF HUBRIS AND WRETCHED EXCESS ON WALL STREET AND THE LAST TYCOONS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF LAZARD FRÈRES & CO. "Davidoff is one of the most insightful and perceptive minds in the world of deal-making. With an ability to distill the most complicated legal issues into clear prose, he has become a must-read inside the nations boardrooms and corner offices." ANDREW ROSS SORKIN, EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES S "DEALBOOK" AND AUTHOR OF TOO BIG TO FAIL "Where will M&A go next? Any answer depends on an understanding of the merger wave of 2002 2008, which this book affords. Rich in fresh insights, carefully researched, and well written, Gods at War gives a threshold to the future of M&A. I recommend it to students, practitioners, and fans of high finance." ROBERT F. BRUNER, DEAN AND CHARLES C. ABBOTT PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, DARDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; AUTHOR OF DEALS FROM HELL: M&A LESSONS THAT RISE ABOVE THE ASHES; AND COAUTHOR OF THE PANIC OF 1907

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Johnny Ironiic

100% positive feedback5.9K items sold

Joined Feb 2007
Usually responds within 24 hours
Pretty simple, Miami based guy who has a few things he bought and continues to buy over the years. I list for sale items that are no longer of as much use to me as part of my collection, or items I ...
See more

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (2,510)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative