An intriguing look at how past market wisdom can help you survive and thrive during uncertain
times In Wealth War & Wisdom legendary Wall Street investor Barton Biggs reveals how the
turning points of World War II intersected with market performance and shows how these lessons
can help the twenty-first-century investor comprehend our own perilous times as well as choose
the best strategies for the modern market economy. Through these pages Biggs skillfully
discusses the performance of equities in both victorious and defeated countries examines how
individuals preserved their wealth despite the ongoing battles and explores whether or not
public equities were able to increase in value and serve as a wealth preserver. Biggs also
looks at how other assets including real estate and gold fared during this dynamic and
devastating period and offers valuable insights on preserving one's wealth for future
generations. With clear concise prose Biggs * Reveals how the investment insights of truly
trying times can be profitably applied to modern day investment endeavors * Follows the
performance of global markets against the backdrop of World War II * Offers many relevant
lessons-about life politics financial markets wealth and survival-that can help you thrive
in the face of adversity Wealth War & Wisdom contains essential insights that will help you
navigate modern financial markets during the uncertain times that will increasingly define this
new century.
