The First Tycoon The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDIn this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt's humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.

ISBN:	9781400031740
Publisher:	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Imprint:	Vintage Books
Published date:	17 May 2010
DEWEY:	973.5092
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	736
Weight:	984g
Height:	232mm
Width:	157mm
Spine width:	39mm

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