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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House USA INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781400031740
eBay Product ID (ePID)93164625
Product Key Features
Number of Pages736 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe First Tycoon: the Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Publication Year2010
SubjectBusiness
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
AuthorT.J. Stiles
Dimensions
Item Height233 mm
Item Weight964 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorT.J. Stiles