Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco

Barbarians at the Gate is considered one of the seminal works in the realm of business history. Why is this book important? How does business history fit into history writing at large?

How would you define the relationship between individual personalities, major corporate and Wall Street decision-making, and the economy at large? Use at least three examples from the book to back up your argument.

What were some of the key changes that occurred on Wall Street in the 1980s? What is their relevance in the framework of this book?