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American colossus : the triumph of capitalism, 1865-1900

text American colossus : the triumph of capitalism, 1865-1900

Brands, H. W.

Summary

From bestselling historian H. W. Brands, a sweeping chronicle of how a few wealthy businessmen reshaped America from a land of small farmers and small businessmen into an industrial giant.

Contents
The rise of the moguls. Speculation as martial art -- One nation under rails -- The first triumvirate -- Toil and trouble -- Frontiers of enterprise. The conquest of the South -- Lakota's last stand -- Profits on the hoof -- To make the desert blo... Read more
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Description
viii, 614 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Publisher
Doubleday 2010
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Woodmere (Main Branch) 330.973 BRA in Adult Non-fiction Available

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