Four Kingdoms (Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gould, Morgan's Commercial Empire and the History of the American Economy)

Author: Charles R. Morris (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The rise of the American economy was not a mere coincidence in history. Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J.P. Morgan—four visionary business figures—guided America to create unparalleled wealth and astonishing productivity, making it the leader of the world. They were the behind-the-scenes tycoons during the period of rapid economic growth in 19th-century America, and it was this era that transformed the United States into the richest, most innovative, and most productive nation on the planet. These four giants were both charming and had their flaws. Through vivid and engaging descriptions, author Morris shows us how they turned the emerging and wealth-hungry United States into a global powerhouse.