Barton Biggs, the legendary Wall Street investor, shows how the key moments of World War II influenced the dynamics of the investment market and how the lessons of history can help the investor of the 21st century. In the pages of the book, the author discusses the performance of stocks in both the winning countries and and in the countries of the vanquished. He studies the biographies of people who managed to maintain their wealth, even despite ongoing battles and global crisis. And Barton Biggs isn't limited to just stocks, he's also interested in gold and real estate—conservative investments that are especially interesting to watch during times of crisis. After reading this book, you'll be introduced to unexpected investment ideas that you can use to increase your net worth. This is especially true today, when the whole world lives in a mode of uncertainty, facing more and more new challenges.