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The Lords of Creation
A “stimulating” account of the capitalists who changed America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, setting the stage for the 1929 crash and Great Depression (Kirkus Reviews). In the decades following the Civil War, America entered an era of unprecedented corporate expansion, with ultimate financial power in the hands of a few wealthy industrialists who exploited the system for everything it was worth. The Rockefellers, Fords, Morgans, and Vanderbilts were the “lords of creation” who, along with like-minded magnates, controlled the economic destiny of the country, unrestrained by regulations or moral imperatives. Through a combination of foresight, ingenuity, ruthlessness, and ...
The History of the United States. The Classic Collection of Frederick Lewis Allen. Illustrated
"The History of the United States" brings together three seminal works by Frederick Lewis Allen, offering readers a captivating journey through key moments in American history, accompanied by stunning illustrations. In "Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s," Allen provides a vivid and insightful portrayal of the Roaring Twenties, exploring the social, cultural, and political developments that shaped the decade. From the rise of consumer culture to the impact of Prohibition and the stock market boom, Allen captures the spirit of an era marked by prosperity and change. "Since Yesterday: The 1930s in America" continues the narrative, delving into the tumultuous decade that followed ...
National Union Catalog
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Who's who of American Women
Accompanied by Geographical-vocational index.
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Who's who in America
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Who's who in the East
Includes names from the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, and in Canada, from the Provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
