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Morgan : American Financier,Used
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A Century Ago, J. Pierpont Morgan Bestrode The Financial World Like A Colossus. The Organizing Force Behind General Electric, U.S. Steel, And Vast Railroad Empires, He Served For Decades As America'S Unofficial Central Banker: A Few Months After He Died In 1913, The Federal Reserve Replaced The Private System He Had Devised. An Early Supporter Of Thomas Edison And Andrew Carnegie, The Confidant (And Rival) Of Theodore Roosevelt, England'S Edward Vii, And Germany'S Kaiser Wilhelm, And The Companion Of Several Fascinating Women, Morgan Shaped His World And Ours In Countless Ways. Yet Since His Death He Has Remained A Mysterious Figure, Celebrated As A Hero Of Industrial Progress And Vilified As A Rapacious Robber Baron.Here For The First Time Is The Biography Morgan Has Long Deserveda Magisterial, Fullscale Portrait Of The Man Without Whose Dominating Will American Finance And Culture Would Be Very Different From What They Are Today. In This Beautifully Crafted Account, Drawn From More Than A Decade'S Work In Newly Available Archives, The Awardwinning Biographer Jean Strouse Animates Morgan'S Life And Times To Reveal The Entirely Human Character Behind The Often Terrifying Visage.Morgan Brings Eyeopening Perspectives To The Role The Banker Played In The Emerging U.S. Economy As He Raised Capital In Europe, Reorganized Bankrupt Railroads, Stabilized Markets In Times Of Crisis, And Set Up Many Of The Corporate And Financial Structures We Take For Granted. And Surprising New Stories Introduce Us In Vivid Detail To Morgan'S Childhood In Hartford And Boston, His Schooling In Switzerland And Germany, The Start Of His Career In New Yorkas Well As To His Relations With His Esteemed And Exacting Father, With His Adored First And Difficult Second Wives, With His Children, Partners, Business Associates, Female Consorts, And Friends. Morgan Had A Second Major Career As A Collector Of Art, Stocking America With Visual And Literary Treasures Of The Past. Called By One Contemporary Expert 'The Greatest Collector Of Our Time,' He Spent Much Of His Energy And More Than Half Of His Fortune On Art.Strouse'S Extraordinary Biography Gives Dramatic New Dimension Not Only To Morgan But To The Culture, Political Struggles, And Social Conflicts Of America'S Momentous Gilded Age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography 'Morgan: American Financier'? A: The biography focuses on J. Pierpont Morgan, detailing his influential role in the financial world, his relationships, and his impact on American culture during the Gilded Age.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Morgan: American Financier'? A: The author is Jean Strouse, an award-winning biographer known for her thorough research and engaging writing style.
- Q: How many pages does 'Morgan: American Financier' have? A: The book contains 816 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Morgan's life and times.
- Q: What is the publication date of this biography? A: The biography was published on March 30, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Morgan: American Financier' have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: Is 'Morgan: American Financier' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the biography, offering original insights into J. Pierpont Morgan's life.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Morgan: American Financier'? A: The biography explores themes of finance, art collecting, personal relationships, and the socio-political climate of America during the Gilded Age.
- Q: Can I find new perspectives on J. Pierpont Morgan in this biography? A: Yes, the biography includes new perspectives drawn from over a decade of research in newly available archives, revealing the complexities of Morgan's character.
- Q: What makes this biography stand out from others about J. Pierpont Morgan? A: Jean Strouse's biography stands out for its comprehensive narrative and the depth of research, presenting a balanced view of Morgan as both a financial titan and a human being.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Morgan: American Financier'? A: Readers can expect to learn about Morgan's role in shaping American finance, his relationships, his contributions to art, and the historical context of his actions.