History Of The Great American Fortunes V2

""History of the Great American Fortunes"" is a two-volume book written by Gustavus Myers. The second volume of this book provides an in-depth analysis of the great American fortunes amassed by various individuals and families during the Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the origins of these fortunes, the methods used to accumulate them, and the impact they had on American society and politics. Myers explores the lives of wealthy individuals such as Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie, as well as the families who built their fortunes through industries such as railroads, oil, and steel. The book also examines the role of government policies and corruption in the accumulation of these great fortunes. Through detailed research and analysis, Myers presents a comprehensive history of the great American fortunes that shaped the country's economic and social landscape.In Three Volumes. Vol. II. Great Fortunes From Railroads.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.