Product Description

This unique collection presents the sharpest business acumen from the biggest names in commerce through their own personal and professional correspondence. Categories include Deal Proposals (Michelangelo pitches the Sistine Chapel to the Pope), Work & Ethics (John Adams to Abigail Adams on self-improvement), Complaints & Compliments (Clyde Barrow commends Henry Ford on the reliability of his cars-for quick getaways), New Ideas (Hugh Hefner approaches readers with a "brand new magazine for men"), Advice (Benjamin Franklin's advice to a young tradesman), Business & Legal Rights (Microsoft's e-mails about the threat of Netscape) and many more.

THE FORBES BOOK OF BUSINESS LETTERS is inspirational and informative and the perfect addition to the library of every business man.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #549965 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-19
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 608 pages

About the Author
Erik Bruun is a journalist and the author of numerous books on American history. His previous works include Our Nation's Archive, The Book of American Values and Virtues and The Civil War Archive.