Paul erdman expert economist and prolific writer paul erdman, a worldclass economist and banker who used his knowledge of economics and politics to write bestselling novels, died at his. The central figure is that world traveler, playboy, despot, and wintersports enthusiast his imperial majesty the shah of iran, whose grandiose and megalomaniacal dreams, nurtured in secret and financed by oil money, engulf the lives of erdm. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english a kangaroo book accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100105 18. The crash of 79 1976, novel the last days of america 1981, novel paul erdmans money book. Senatorial committee on energy and natural resources, chaired by senator henry. After gold, and silver, what comes most naturally next to moneymanmoneymaker erdman is oil, and in this his third, most assured and complicated thriller, he tells a highly successful story with lots of momentum and a surprise almost ending. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Buy the crash of 79 book online at low prices in india. Paul erdman is an awardwinning new york times bestselling author, as well as a financial writer, international financier, and founder of a swiss bank. The supernovel about supermoney, and the crash of 79, and more on. I distinctly remember paul erdmans the crash of 79, and what i always regarded as its successor, the panic of 89 being present in vast quantities in the thrilleraction section of my local second hand bookstore in dublin as i grew up during the 1980s. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Written in 1976, and set in 19789 it is a little dated, the leader of iran is the. The central figure is that world traveler, playboy, despot, and wintersports enthusiast his imperial majesty the shah of iran, whose grandiose and megalomaniacal dreams, nurtured in secret and financed by oil money, engulf the lives of erdmans characters, each of whom, unknowingly, is contributing to the event.
How to prepare yourself for the crash of 89 and profit in the 1990s 1988, economics the swiss account 1993, novel. Erdmans cool, incisive style heightens the effects in his new novel, topping the crash of 79 and his other bestsellers. Erdman died from cancer at his ranch in healdsburg, california on april 23, 2007. Crash of 79 by paul emil erdman, april 3, 1978, pocket edition, paperback in english. Paul emil erdman may 1932april 2007 was one of the leading business and financial writers in the united states who became known for writing novels based on monetary trends and historical facts concerning complex matters of international finance. Financial genius bill hitchcock, chosen to manage saudi arabias vast oil. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Oct 01, 1976 the crash of 79 is a book so real that its plot reads like todays headlines. Paul emil erdmans most popular book is the crash of 79. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Paul emil erdman was a canadianborn american economist and banker who became known. The central figure is that world traveler, playboy, despot, and wintersports enthusiast.
The storys confided by an american banker, hitchcock, who becomes a financial adviser to saudi arabia at the time when the shah of iran is determined to. Erdmans thriller the crash of 79 i couldnt help but sit back and reminisce about the 1970s in bulgaria. While a good portion of the book is devoted to details of economics, described in such a style as to blend in with the fiction, the main plot of the novel centers. It could save americaor plunge the country into an economic abyss. Bill hitchcock was one of americas great financiers, but having sold off his banks, he now works for the government the saudi arabian government. Click here for full issue of eir volume 6, number 6. See all books authored by paul emil erdman, including the billion dollar sure thing. Signed books by paul erdman, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. Click here for full issue of eir volume 6, number 6, february.
The billion dollar sure thing 1973 the silver bears 1974 the crash of 79 1976. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. An investors guide to economics and finance 1984, economics the panic of 89 1986, novel the palace 1987, novel whats next. Erdman was a writer of bestselling novels of financial intrigue who began his literary career in the comfort of a swiss jail, where he was being held in connection with the collapse of. The arabs offer to bail out the banks but only in exchange for armaments. The crash of 79 by paul e erdman book cover, description, publication history. After the collapse of the swiss bank, they moved to england and later northern california. Ps 3555 r4 c7 the last days of america paul erdman. The book was publish in 1976 about an economicnuclear crisis that occurs in 1979. Ps 3555 r42 p55 2008 the porcupine year louise erdrich.
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Worldlywise bestselling novelist erdman the crash of 79, the last days of america is also a ph. Setup by paul erdman, paul erdman, paperback barnes. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His previous books include the silver bears, the crash of 79, the panic of 89, and zero coupon. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. His second novel, the silver bears 1974 was turned into a 1978 movie of nearly the same name. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Written by the author of the bestseller the crash of 79, this novel is set in the last. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Erdman, best known for his international finance novels, such as the crash of 79 and the panic of 89, was working on another book when he passed away, called the great game. Erdman was born in ontario, canada, to american parents.
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