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Fortune's Children : The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt by Arthur T. Vanderbilt II (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062224069
ISBN-139780062224064
eBay Product ID (ePID)1303521
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Book TitleFortune's Children : the Fall of the House of Vanderbilt
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRich & Famous, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, General, Economics / General, Historical
Publication Year2012
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorArthur T. Vanderbilt II
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight17.9 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
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SynopsisFor fans of Downton Abbey, a real-life American version of the Crawley family-Fortune's Children is an enthralling true story that recreates the drama, splendor, and wealth of the legendary Vanderbilts. Vanderbilt: The very name is synonymous with the Gilded Age. The family patriarch, "the Commodore," built a fortune that made him the world's richest man by 1877. Yet, less than fifty years after his death, no Vanderbilt was counted among the world's richest people. Written by descendant Arthur T. Vanderbilt II, Fortune's Children traces the dramatic and amazingly colorful history of this great American family, from the rise of industrialist and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt to the fall of his progeny-wild spendthrifts whose profligacy bankrupted a vast inheritance., Wall Street Journal Bestseller For fans of Downton Abbey , a real-life American version of the Crawley family-- Fortune's Children is an enthralling true story that recreates the drama, splendor, and wealth of the legendary Vanderbilts. Vanderbilt: The very name is synonymous with the Gilded Age. The family patriarch, "the Commodore," built a fortune that made him the world's richest man by 1877. Yet, less than fifty years after his death, no Vanderbilt was counted among the world's richest people. Written by descendant Arthur T. Vanderbilt II, Fortune's Children traces the dramatic and amazingly colorful history of this great American family, from the rise of industrialist and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt to the fall of his progeny--wild spendthrifts whose profligacy bankrupted a vast inheritance., Wall Street Journal Bestseller For fans of Downton Abbey, a real-life American version of the Crawley family--Fortune's Children is an enthralling true story that recreates the drama, splendor, and wealth of the legendary Vanderbilts. Vanderbilt: The very name is synonymous with the Gilded Age. The family patriarch, "the Commodore," built a fortune that made him the world's richest man by 1877. Yet, less than fifty years after his death, no Vanderbilt was counted among the world's richest people. Written by descendant Arthur T. Vanderbilt II, Fortune's Children traces the dramatic and amazingly colorful history of this great American family, from the rise of industrialist and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt to the fall of his progeny--wild spendthrifts whose profligacy bankrupted a vast inheritance.
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- 01 Feb, 2022
Vanderbilt History Comes Alive!
Excellent written book on the history of the Vanderbilt family. The book digs in much deeper personally with each person than I anticipated. The author has gathered really good information that keeps you excited to go back to your book! I feel many times like I am there seeing through their eyes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
