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Meet You In Hell: Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, And The Bitter Partnership That Transformed America
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Here Is History That Reads Like Fiction: The Riveting Story Of Two Founding Fathers Of American Industryandrew Carnegie And Henry Clay Frickand The Bloody Steelworkers Strike That Transformed Their Fabled Partnership Into A Furious Rivalry. Author Les Standiford Begins At The Bitter End, When The Dying Carnegie Proposes A Final Meeting After Two Decades Of Separation, Probably To Ease His Conscience. Fricks Reply: Tell Him That Ill Meet Him In Hell.It Is A Fitting Epitaph. Set Against The Backdrop Of The Gilded Age, A Time When Horatio Alger Preached The Gospel Of Upward Mobility And Expansionism Went Hand In Hand With Optimism, Meet You In Hell Is A Classic Tale Of Two Men Who Embodied The Best And Worst Of American Capitalism. Standiford Conjures Up The Majesty And Danger Of Steel Manufacturing, The Roughandtumble Of Latenineteenthcentury Big Business, And The Fraught Relationship Of The Worlds Richest Man And The Ruthless Coke Magnate To Whom He Entrusted His Companies. Enamored Of Social Darwinism, The Emerging School Of Thought That Applied The Notion Of Survival Of The Fittest To Human Society, Both Carnegie And Frick Would Introduce Revolutionary New Efficiencies And Meticulous Cost Control To Their Enterprises, And Would Quickly Come To Dominate The World Steel Market.But Their Partnership Had A Dark Side, Revealed Most Starkly By Their Brutal Handling Of The Homestead Steel Strike Of 1892. When Frick, Acting On Carnegies Orders To Do Whatever Was Necessary, Unleashed Three Hundred Pinkerton Detectives, The Result Was The Deadliest Clash Between Management And Labor In U.S. History. While Blood Flowed, Frick Smoked Ran One Newspaper Headline. The Public Was Outraged. An Anarchist Tried To Assassinate Frick. Even Today, The Names Carnegie And Frick Cannot Be Uttered In Some Unionfriendly Communities.Resplendent With Tales Of Backroom Chicanery, Bankruptcy, Philanthropy, And Personal Idiosyncrasy, Meet You In Hell Is A Fitting Successor To Les Standifords Masterly Last Train To Paradise. Artfully Weaving The Relationship Of These Titans Through The Larger Story Of A Young Nations Economic Rise, Standiford Has Created An Extraordinary Work Of Popular History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Meet You in Hell'? A: 'Meet You in Hell' explores the complex relationship between Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, focusing on their partnership in the steel industry and the resulting rivalry that emerged, particularly during the Homestead Steel Strike.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Meet You in Hell'? A: The book is authored by Les Standiford, who is known for his engaging narrative style and thorough historical research.
- Q: What are the key historical events discussed in the book? A: The book delves into significant events such as the partnership between Carnegie and Frick, the rise of the steel industry in America, and the violent Homestead Steel Strike of 1892.
- Q: How does the book portray Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick? A: Les Standiford presents Carnegie and Frick as complex figures who embody the triumphs and failures of American capitalism, highlighting their innovative contributions as well as their ruthless business practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Meet You in Hell'? A: 'Meet You in Hell' was published on May 10, 2005.
- Q: Is 'Meet You in Hell' suitable for readers interested in American history? A: Yes, the book is an excellent read for those interested in American history, particularly the Gilded Age and the development of the industrial economy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Meet You in Hell' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable addition to any bookshelf.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the First Edition of 'Meet You in Hell'.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or acclaim for the book? A: Many readers and critics have praised 'Meet You in Hell' for its engaging storytelling and insightful analysis of two pivotal figures in American industrial history.