Dominic Midgley Bücher

Durch den Kauf des FC Chelsea ist ein bis dahin im Westen völlig Unbekannter schlagartig berühmt geworden: Roman Abramowitsch legte 90 Millionen USDollar für den angeschlagenen Fußballclub hin und kaufte einen Star nach dem anderen. Wer ist der kamerascheue Tycoon, der in nur zehn Jahren zu einem Vermögen von (geschätzten) 8,3 Milliarden US-Dollar gekommen ist? Abramowitsch war stets der rechte Mann am rechten Platz. Als sich die Sowjetunion Anfang der neunziger Jahre öffnete, stieg er in den Ölhandel ein. Als Boris Jelzin die Staatsbetriebe verscherbelte, tat sich Abramowitsch mit den richtigen Partnern zusammen. Als die in Ungnade fielen, übernahm Abramowitsch ihre Anteile. Ganz nebenbei ließ er sich noch zum Gouverneur einer sibirischen Provinz wählen - und sicherte seinen Firmen riesige Steuerersparnisse. Die fesselnde Biografie von Dominic Midgley und Chris Hutchins wartet mit harten Fakten auf und blickt hinter die Kulissen von Geld und Macht. Der Milliardär aus dem Nichts ist die faire Annäherung an eine schillernde Figur, die offensichtlich lieber im Schatten geblieben wäre: Abramowitsch hat bisher die Biografie nicht autorisiert.

This biography chronicles the remarkable life of an extraordinary family, focusing on Sir James Goldsmith, a businessman who amassed over a billion pounds through daring takeover deals in Europe and the United States. His journey began with a significant win at Windsor races as a schoolboy, paving the way for his future success. However, the Goldsmith saga extends beyond business achievements. At just 20, Goldsmith eloped with the teenage daughter of a Bolivian multimillionaire, making headlines worldwide. Tragically, his bride, Isabel Patino, died shortly after giving birth, leading to a bitter custody battle with her mother. To cope with his grief, Goldsmith immersed himself in business, eventually establishing his first fortune. He later married his secretary, who was succeeded by the former Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, a close friend of Princess Diana. Goldsmith's romantic life was equally storied, including a relationship with French aristocrat Laure Boulay de la Meurthe. Among his eight children, daughter Jemima gained international recognition through her marriage to former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan. Goldsmith owned several lavish homes worldwide and maintained a fleet of three aircraft. His political ambitions were equally grand, exemplified by his investment of 20 million into the Eurosceptic Referendum Party during the 1997 general election.

The definitive biography of soccer's richest Russian oil magnate, the owner of Chelsea FC and one of the most talked-about figures inside and outside the game. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of his closest associates, this book will go some way towards unravelling the mystery behind the man with the millions. boss of Chelsea FC, who has revolutionised English football since he bought the club in the summer of 2003. including his Jewish background, the friendships that helped him break into the top ranks of the Kremlin, his leading role in the rise of the oligarchs in Russia, the business deals that made him a fortune in less than ten years, and the ambition that promises to make him as big a name in the West as in his homeland. stories behind the billions Ambramovich made in Russia as Western-style capitalism was introduced by President Putin and why he has decided to invest part of it in a fashionable London football club.The rise of Roman Abramovich from provincial orphan to one of the most powerful men in Russia is a story that has all the ingredients of a thriller: risk-taking, courage, shrewdness, ruthlessness and, above all, a subtle and manipulative charm.