Author: T.J. Stiles
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400031745
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.
The First Tycoon
Author: T.J. Stiles
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400031745
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400031745
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.
The Railroad and the State
Author: Robert G. Angevine
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804742399
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book examines the complex and changing relationship between the U.S. Army and American railroads during the nineteenth century.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804742399
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book examines the complex and changing relationship between the U.S. Army and American railroads during the nineteenth century.
The Commercial & Financial Chronicle ...
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 890
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 890
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The Commercial and Financial Chronicle
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
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A Great Collection of Original Source Material Relating to the Early West and the Far West
Author: Anderson Galleries, Inc
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Category : Northwest, Old
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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Category : Northwest, Old
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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American Engineer and Railroad Journal
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Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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Languages : en
Pages : 152
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The most trustworthy source of information available today on savings and investments, taxes, money management, home ownership and many other personal finance topics.
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Languages : en
Pages : 152
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The most trustworthy source of information available today on savings and investments, taxes, money management, home ownership and many other personal finance topics.
A City So Grand
Author: Stephen Puleo
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807050431
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Between 1850 and 1900, Boston underwent a metamorphosis to become a thriving metropolis, one that achieved prominence in politics, medicine, education, science, and transportation. "A City So Grand" chronicles this breathtaking period in Boston's history.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807050431
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Between 1850 and 1900, Boston underwent a metamorphosis to become a thriving metropolis, one that achieved prominence in politics, medicine, education, science, and transportation. "A City So Grand" chronicles this breathtaking period in Boston's history.
Commercial and Financial Chronicle Bankers Gazette, Commercial Times, Railway Monitor and Insurance Journal
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
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Annual Report
Author: United States. Department of Transportation
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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