Carnegie, Andrew
The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth (Signet Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780451530387
- author:
- Carnegie, Andrew
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Signet Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 10.67 x 2.29 x 17.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of Wealth is a unique collection of two influential works by the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. In this volume, Carnegie shares his remarkable life story, from his early days as a 13-year-old immigrant to America, to his rise as a steel magnate and his subsequent decision to give away the vast majority of his fortune to benefit society.
Alongside his autobiography, Carnegie's groundbreaking manifesto "The Gospel of Wealth" is also included, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the duty of the wealthy to use their resources for the greater good. Throughout his life, Carnegie put his principles into practice, establishing numerous institutions and organizations that continue to make a positive impact today.
With an Introduction by Gordon Hutner, this edition brings together two significant works by Andrew Carnegie, providing a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of history's most influential figures.
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