A record of the people, deals and events that have driven the stock market over the last 50 years. The author offers an insight into the workings of the stock market, and the successes and failures of key players such as Robert Maxwell, Lord Hanson, Ernest Saunders, Bernie Cornfeld and Jim Slater. The book includes coverage of all the major economic and political developments that have influenced the market, as well as the individuals and corporations themselves.