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In the seventeenth century Dutch settlers erected a 12-foot wall in lower Manhattan to defend against would-be British and Native American attacks. The path that ran along this rampart soon became known as "Wall Street." In this fast-paced expos+ª BIO-® takes an in-depth look into how Wall Street became the greatest financial marketplace in the world through the hard work and dedication of the people who built their careers within its walls. Featuring profiles of contemporary financial mavens such as Maria Bartiromo Jim Cramer and Lou Dobbs learn how America's fascination with money has created a new kind of celebrity. From the corner shoeshine to the penthouse billionaire the story of WALL STREET is revealed through the people and personalities who have made it the economic icon it is today.