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The book traces the rise of Jay Gould, the most powerful and controversial financial magnate of the late nineteenth century. As the undisputed master of the nation’s railroads and telegraph systems, Gould created new ways of manipulating markets, amassing capital, and absorbing competitors. His innovative tactics, some of which became standard practices and others prosecuted by the early SEC, are examined against the backdrop of the Gilded Age’s rapid technological and economic expansion. Edward Renehan’s biography blends vivid anecdotes with a rich social tapestry, offering a balanced portrait of a figure whose influence in his era surpassed that of modern icons such as Bill Gates.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Edward Renehan
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