Charles Lachman is an American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and nonfiction books on American history and finance.
Career
- Journalism: Lachman began his reporting career at Newsday, where he covered a range of topics including politics, business, and crime. He later became a senior writer for the New York Post, contributing long‑form features and investigative pieces.
- Authorship: He has authored several nonfiction books that have received critical attention:
- The Last Lincolns: The Rise and Fall of a Great American Family (2008) – a biographical account of the descendants of President Abraham Lincoln.
- The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères & Co. (2010) – a corporate history of the investment bank Lazard, based on extensive interviews and archival research.
Notable Achievements
- Lachman's works have been praised for their thorough research and narrative style, earning positive reviews in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
- His reporting has been recognized for uncovering corporate and political irregularities, though specific awards have not been documented in publicly available sources.
Personal Life
Information about Lachman's early life, education, and personal affairs is limited in publicly available encyclopedic references.
References
- Lachman, Charles. The Last Lincolns: The Rise and Fall of a Great American Family. Random House, 2008.
- Lachman, Charles. The Last Tycoons: The Secret History of Lazard Frères & Co. Random House, 2010.
- Articles by Charles Lachman, New York Post and Newsday archives.
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