Josephson, Matthew
The Robber Barons: The Great American Capitalists, 1861-1901 (Harvest Book)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156767903
- author:
- Josephson, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harcourt Brace International
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1962
- Pages:
- 492
- Genre:
- Capitalist or free market economies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Robber Barons: The Great American Capitalists, 1861-1901 by Matthew Josephson This book tells the story of the American capitalists who dominated the economy after the Civil War, shaping the country's development and transforming it into a mass production society. The careers of J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, E. H. Harriman, and Henry Clay Frick are examined in a narrative that combines social, economic, and political history. Josephson's work provides a fascinating insight into the lives and actions of these industry titans, and how they contributed to the country's progress. The book is a genuine history, with the stories of the great American capitalists skillfully interwoven to create a broader social context. With a fine sense of its dramatic values, this book offers a compelling account of the rise and power of early American capitalism.
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