Barbarians at the Gate is a riveting account of the high-stakes leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, showcasing the ruthless egos and financial maneuvers that defined 1980s Wall Street. With unprecedented access, reporters Burrough and Helyar delve into the corporate power struggle involving iconic figures like Ross Johnson and Henry Kravis. This modern classic offers a detailed, dramatic narrative of greed and glory in the world of finance.