Baltimore, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/10/2010 -- When we hear the word “barbarian,” we usually think of people like Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun—ruthless leaders who plundered villages and destroyed property all for their own personal gain.

But authors Sandy Franks and Sara Nunnally believe there are still barbarians among us. Modern-day barbarians, according to the authors, are individuals and institutions who manipulate the economic system for their personal gain while destroying trillions of dollars in personal wealth and prosperity. People like Alan Greenspan, Henry Paulson, Sen. Chris Dodd and institutions and companies like the Federal Reserve, AIG and others, have stripped American retail investors of their wealth, all while enhancing their own finances.

In their new book, BARBARIANS OF WEALTH: Protecting Yourself from Today’s Financial Attilas (Wiley; Hardcover; December 2010; $29.95 ISBN: 978-0-470-76814-3), Franks and Nunnally provide a sweeping examination of how the greedy, self-serving decisions of a select group of politicians and financial institutions negatively impact the economy and, ultimately, destroy America's prosperity and the American way of life.

“[This is] a breathtaking history of greed from Roman times to the present. Anyone interested in how wealth is created and destroyed will find this book fascinating,” says best-selling author, Michael Masterson.

One part history lesson, one part investigation into the financial crisis, and one part investment advice , the book traces the history of the barbarians from the Dark Ages to today, examining the origins of financial corruption at the Federal Reserve, our modern banking system, Wall Street institutions and congress. It explains how, under barbaric leadership fraught with megalomania, credit bubbles were built and prosperity of America’s citizens was destroyed.

Franks and Nunnally not only touch upon the comparisons between modern day and historic barbarians, but they also give readers tips on avoiding their wrath, how to protect themselves and their wealth. Today’s financial barbarians are using tricks such as credit card fees, bailouts and other shady tactics to get their hands on money that is not theirs. They wouldn't want readers to know what's in the last few chapters of this book. Franks and Nunnally show readers how to safeguard their finances from these modern-day Attilas with iron-clad strategies like diversification, hedging, and even ways to use the barbarians' weapons against them.

About the Authors
Sandy Franks serves as executive publisher of the Taipan Publishing Group. With nearly 20 years of publishing experience, Sandy's background includes a variety of fields including financial, health, and business start up. With an editorial focus on delivering global market analysis, financial insight and investment advice, Taipan Publishing Group offers a unique and powerful combination of services and resources in print and on the Web.

Sara Nunnally is co-editor of Smart Investing Daily and the group’s Senior Research Director. Her on-the-ground research and no-holds barred approach allows her to get the real scoop for global investors. She publishes her findings in investment research reports, in-depth investment video broadcasts, and in the exclusive Smart Investing Daily communiqué.

If you are interested in an interview with Franks or Nunnally, please contact Daniel Waldman, Daniel@simplyevolve.com – 443-326-3444.