Bonfire of the Murdochs how the epic fight to control the last great media dynasty broke a family--and the world / Gabriel Sherman.

Portion of title How the epic fight to control the last great media dynasty broke a family--and the world
Contents Prologue -- Part one: Conquest -- The boy publisher -- Persona non grata -- "I can't lose" -- Broken promises -- Citizen Rupert -- Rambo -- Part two: Dominance -- "I have to think of my children -- First among equals -- A new frontier -- "It's easier to be a Murdoch outside of News Corp than inside" -- "I'm doing it my way" -- Part three: Collapse -- The Fourth of July -- Split -- "If you do this deal, I'm never speaking to either of you again!" -- Family harmony -- Objecting children -- Epilogue.
Abstract A narrative nonfiction account of the succession struggle within the Murdoch family and the leadership of their global media enterprises. Drawing on numerous interviews and source material, the book examines decisions by Rupert Murdoch regarding the disposition of his media holdings and the ensuing disputes among his children over control of the family's business interests. Coverage includes developments in media ownership, family dynamics, legal contests, and corporate governance within major news organizations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 191-222) and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2026349420
ISBN1982167416 hardcover
ISBN9781982167417 hardcover

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