Read The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography

The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography

Frederick Lewis Allen

4.9/5 (24486 ratings)

Description:A revealing biography of J. P. Morgan, one of the most powerful and enigmatic financiers in history, from bestselling author Frederick Lewis Allen. Celebrated as a titan of industry by some and decried as a monopolizing robber baron by others, John Pierpont Morgan was without a doubt a dominant player in American finance at the turn of the twentieth century. He founded U.S. Steel, a conglomeration of leading steel and iron producers, which was the nation’s largest coast-to-coast railroad system, and the first company to be worth more than $1 billion. Morgan was also instrumental in developing the Federal Reserve after working with political leaders to prevent a potentially devastating fiscal crisis in 1907. Indeed, he was a driving force in the modernization of American business, and the effects of his acumen and foresight continue to resonate today—on Wall Street and beyond. Additionally, known for his displays of wealth and power, Morgan was a prominent figure of the New York society scene—a member of the original one percent—as well as a notable art connoisseur with a sizable collection now housed in Manhattan’s lavish Morgan Library & Museum, once his own private library. In this meticulously researched and comprehensive biography, Frederick Lewis Allen, former editor of Harper’s magazine and author of Only Yesterday, delves into the life and character of a fascinating, multidimensional man. Allen also probes the evolution of the business landscape during Morgan’s lifetime, when giant corporations with unparalleled economies of scale began to absorb and replace smaller competitors. This richly detailed portrait of a man whose name is inseparable from American finance is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of banking and business history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography. To get started finding The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 1504037499

Description: A revealing biography of J. P. Morgan, one of the most powerful and enigmatic financiers in history, from bestselling author Frederick Lewis Allen. Celebrated as a titan of industry by some and decried as a monopolizing robber baron by others, John Pierpont Morgan was without a doubt a dominant player in American finance at the turn of the twentieth century. He founded U.S. Steel, a conglomeration of leading steel and iron producers, which was the nation’s largest coast-to-coast railroad system, and the first company to be worth more than $1 billion. Morgan was also instrumental in developing the Federal Reserve after working with political leaders to prevent a potentially devastating fiscal crisis in 1907. Indeed, he was a driving force in the modernization of American business, and the effects of his acumen and foresight continue to resonate today—on Wall Street and beyond. Additionally, known for his displays of wealth and power, Morgan was a prominent figure of the New York society scene—a member of the original one percent—as well as a notable art connoisseur with a sizable collection now housed in Manhattan’s lavish Morgan Library & Museum, once his own private library. In this meticulously researched and comprehensive biography, Frederick Lewis Allen, former editor of Harper’s magazine and author of Only Yesterday, delves into the life and character of a fascinating, multidimensional man. Allen also probes the evolution of the business landscape during Morgan’s lifetime, when giant corporations with unparalleled economies of scale began to absorb and replace smaller competitors. This richly detailed portrait of a man whose name is inseparable from American finance is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of banking and business history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography. To get started finding The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography

The Great Pierpont Morgan: A Biography

More Books

Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s

Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s

Frederick Lewis Allen, Collection (Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920's, Since Yesterday and The Big Change)

Frederick Lewis Allen, Collection (Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920's, Since Yesterday and The Big Change)

The Lords of Creation: The History of America's 1 Percent (Forbidden Bookshelf)

The Lords of Creation: The History of America's 1 Percent (Forbidden Bookshelf)

Since Yesterday: The 1930s in America, September 3, 1929–September 3, 1939

Since Yesterday: The 1930s in America, September 3, 1929–September 3, 1939

The Man of Only Yesterday: Frederick Lewis Allen, Former Editor of Harper's Magazine, Author, and Interpreter of His Times

The Man of Only Yesterday: Frederick Lewis Allen, Former Editor of Harper's Magazine, Author, and Interpreter of His Times

The Big Change: America Transforms Itself, 1900-50

The Big Change: America Transforms Itself, 1900-50

Only Yesterday by Frederick Lewis Allen: A Journey Through the Roaring Twenties

Only Yesterday by Frederick Lewis Allen: A Journey Through the Roaring Twenties

Frederick Lewis Allen: Only Yesterday : An Informal History of the 1920s (Paperback); 2000 Edition

Frederick Lewis Allen: Only Yesterday : An Informal History of the 1920s (Paperback); 2000 Edition

In Memoriam Frederick Lewis Allen 1890-1954

In Memoriam Frederick Lewis Allen 1890-1954