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Industrial Genius: The Working Life Of Charles Michael Schwab
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Charles Schwab Was Known To His Employees, Business Associates, And Competitors As A Congenial And Charismatic Persona 'Born Salesman.' Yet Schwab Was Much More Than A Salesmanhe Was A Captain Of Industry, A Man Who Streamlined And Economized The Production Of Steel And Ran The Largest Steelmaking Conglomerate In The World. A Selfmade Man, He Became One Of The Wealthiest Americans During The Gilded Age, Only To Die Penniless In 1939.Schwab Began His Career As A Stake Driver At Andrew Carnegie'S Edgar Thomson Steel Works In Pittsburgh At The Age Of Seventeen. By Thirtyfive, He Was President Of Carnegie Steel. In 1901, He Helped Form The U.S. Steel Corporation, A Company That Produced Well Over Half The Nation'S Iron And Steel. In 1904, Schwab Left U.S. Steel To Head Bethlehem Steel, Which After Twelve Years Under His Leadership, Became The Secondlargest Steel Producer In America. President Woodrow Wilson Called On Schwab To Head The Emergency Fleet Corporation To Produce Merchant Ships For The Transport Of Troops And Materials Abroad During World War I.Kenneth Warren Presents A Compelling Biography That Chronicles The Startling Success Of Schwab'S Business Career, His Leadership Abilities, And His Drive To Advance Steelmaking Technology And Operations. Through Extensive Research And Use Of Previously Unpublished Archival Documentation, Warren Offers A New Perspective On The Life Of A Monumental Figurea True Visionaryin The Industrial History Of America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Industrial Genius: The Working Life of Charles Michael Schwab'? A: The author of the book is Kenneth Warren.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme of the book is the biography of Charles Michael Schwab, focusing on his influential role in the steel industry and his contributions to American industrial history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Industrial Genius' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2011.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Historical.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is described as Illustrated.
- Q: What significant events in Schwab's life are covered in the book? A: The book covers significant events such as Schwab's leadership at Carnegie Steel, his role in forming U.S. Steel, and his leadership of Bethlehem Steel, as well as his contributions during World War I.
- Q: Does the book include any archival documentation or research? A: Yes, Kenneth Warren utilizes extensive research and previously unpublished archival documentation to provide a new perspective on Schwab's life.