|
|
|
 |
The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
T.J. Stiles
Price: LE 46
This title is currently unavailable
|
|
 ShareThis
|
| Book Summary |
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. |
|
Average customer rating on Amazon:  To read reviews go to Amazon.
|
| Book
Details |
Language: English
Paperback: 736 pages
Publisher: Vintage (2010)
ISBN-10: 1400031745
ISBN-13: 9781400031740
Genre: Biography
Size: 15.5 cm x 23.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 110 grams
Condition: Good
|
|
|
Wish
List 
Shopping
Cart
