Cooper, Anderson
Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062964625
- author:
- Cooper, Anderson
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- HarperPaperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Business, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty The story of the Vanderbilt family is one of ruthless ambition and unparalleled wealth. From humble beginnings as a small boat ferrying supplies in New York Harbor, Cornelius Vanderbilt built two empires - one in shipping and another in railroads - that made him the richest man in America. His legacy was marked by both incredible success and bitter family feuds. As the family's fortunes grew, so did the discord among its members. Despite efforts to preserve the family's wealth, the Vanderbilt dynasty was ultimately torn apart by the very greed that had driven its founder to greatness. Today, the family's influence is all but gone, a shadow of its former self. Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe bring to life the ancestors who built the Vanderbilt empire, revealing a complex and often dark history of American capitalism and high society.
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