Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World Paperback – 3 Jun 2014

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Review ------ [Lebor] does a creditable job in this well-researched account. "New York Times Book Review" It s a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he s also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you ve probably never heard of. "Booklist " Lebor exposes the wheeling, dealing, and often nefarious activities of global investment bankersLively The historical and contemporary power of the secretive BIS will surprise and alarm readers. "Publishers Weekly" An absorbing and thorough examination of one of the world s most important yet opaque institutions. " Reuters " Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The story he unveils of the many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique. Liaquat Ahamed, author of "Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World" Edward Lucas, author of "Deception: The Untold Story of East-West Espionage Today" "Tower of Basel"is essential reading. Meticulously researched and fluently written, it reveals a slice of the modern world s untold historya gripping tale of covert networks, secret deals and unaccountable, powerful individuals whose decisions shape our lives. Liaquat Ahamed, author of "Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World" Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The storyhe unveils ofthe many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique. Harold James, professor of history and international affairs, Princeton University, and author of "Making the European Monetary Union" Compelling readinga masterly depiction of the role of the BIS in the Nazi period and Second World War. "Booklist" It s a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he s also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you ve probably never heard of. "Reuters Breaking Views" An absorbing and thorough examination of one of the world s most important yet opaque institutions " "Tower of Basel is essential reading. Meticulously researched and fluently written, it reveals a slice of the modern world's untold history--a gripping tale of covert networks, secret deals and unaccountable, powerful individuals whose decisions shape our lives." Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World"Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The story he unveils of the many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique." Harold James, professor of history and international affairs, Princeton University, and author of Making the European Monetary Union "Compelling reading--a masterly depiction of the role of the BIS in the Nazi period and Second World War." Booklist "It's a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he's also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you've probably never heard of." Reuters Breaking Views "[Lebor] does a creditable job in this well-researched account." -- New York Times Book Review "It's a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he's also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you've probably never heard of." -- Booklist "Lebor exposes the wheeling, dealing, and often nefarious activities of global investment bankers...Lively... The historical and contemporary power of the secretive BIS will surprise and alarm readers." -- Publishers Weekly "An absorbing and thorough examination of one of the world's most important yet opaque institutions." -- Reuters "Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The story he unveils of the many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique." -- Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World Edward Lucas, author of Deception: The Untold Story of East-West Espionage Today Book Description ---------------- "Adam LeBor's Tower of Basel makes a strident case for challenging [central bankers]. They are not, he argues, the impartial heroes of good governance that we wish they were. Rather they are what a democracy should fear most: tyrants who use the rules of finance rather than troops or captive parliaments to exercise control.... It's a very ugly picture, and Mr. LeBor has painted it well."- Wall Street Journal