Dethroning the King

"Dethroning the King makes for a fine yarn with a cautionary message about American business in the age of globalization." —The New York Times

Praise for DETHRONING THE KING

"Julie MacIntosh has given us not just an anatomy of a deal, but an anatomy of a company, a community, and a family. From cover to cover, it is a compelling story bound to be acclaimed as the business book of the year." —MARTIN LIPTON, Founding Partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

"This book is not just a terrific read about the decline of a storied American company. It is also an acute analysis that conveys important lessons about the ills of American business in general." —BRUCE GREENWALD, Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management, Columbia Business School

"Dethroning the King is hard to put down—it's a must-read. Julie MacIntosh vividly captures the many twists and turns of this company's long history and the fascinating people who shaped its development." —NELSON PELTZ, CEO and Founding Partner, Trian Fund Management, LP

"In this powerful story, Julie MacIntosh does a great job of giving life to an epoch corporate event and the story of a legendary family. The parallels with today's ongoing corporate conflicts are many. The tale is fascinating and remains relevant." —ROBERT F. GREENHILL, Founder and Chairman, Greenhill & Co., Inc.