The super-rich

Author: [USA] Howard Means (Means, H.)
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: "The Titans" covers a vast span of time and space, from the spice trade routes that played a crucial role, to the streets where merchants sold their goods, from the Spanish court that collapsed due to a flawed economic plan, to early American industrial capital and assembly lines, from the frenzy of Wall Street, to key moments in the history of television and film. "The Titans" provides the next generation of business entrepreneurs and dreamers with timeless and inspiring lessons. "You might think there are no commonalities between a 12th-century monk and Bill Gates. But in 'The Titans,' Howard Means will show you where the connection lies and offer us an engaging and captivating overview of the most fascinating business figures in history."
From merchant ships to semiconductor chips, industry has always been defined by influential business leaders who triggered earth-shaking changes during the process of commercial development. These visionaries emerged at the right moment in time with their own products and ideas, inadvertently bringing decisive changes to the previous millennium—money and power shifted from teaching and royalty to the new secular commercial empires. This book is a companion to the acclaimed CNBC documentary produced and directed by Emmy Award winner David Grubin. "The Titans" will take readers on a fascinating journey to the origins of commerce—from feudal estates in medieval Europe to the prosperous streets of Renaissance Venice, to the quiet campuses of Silicon Valley. This detailed narrative, written by the first-class journalist, editor, and novelist Howard Means, tells a vivid story of how the pioneers and their dynasties paved the way for wealth and prosperity, shaping the modern world.
Tracing the origins of trade, banking, industry, business, and power from East to West, this inspiring book will lead readers through time and space to the bustling centers of commerce.