The Last Tycoons

In "The Last Tycoons," William D. Cohan delves into the intricate and secretive world of Lazard Frères & Co., a prominent Wall Street investment bank known for its discretion and powerful influence. Through the tumultuous relationships of key figures like Felix Rohatyn and Steve Rattner, as well as the enigmatic Michel David-Weill and Bruce Wasserstein, the narrative unveils the intense rivalries and ambitions that shaped the firm over a century. Cohan paints a grand portrait of high finance marked by ambition, drama, and the challenges posed by egos that threatened to dismantle the legacy of this storied institution.