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Name: The tycoons
Rating: 2.6 (5 reviews)
Author: Charles R. Morris

In *The Tycoons*, lawyer Charles R. Morris chronicles the careers of four prominent American industrialists—Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan—exploring how their business strategies and personal ambitions shaped the national economy. Morris analyzes their influence on economic development and industrial management practices, underscoring their legacy in today's financial landscape.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Charles R. Morris

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