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OverviewFrom the bestselling author of Andrew Jackson, a gripping account of the powerful men who controlled America's financial destiny. From the first days of the United States, a battle raged over money. On one side were the democrats, who wanted cheap money and feared the concentration of financial interests in the hands of a few. On the other were the capitalists who sought the soundness of a national bank and the profits that came with it. In telling this exciting story, H. W. Brands focuses on five Money Men': Alexander Hamilton, who championed a national bank; Nicholas Biddle, whose run-in with Andrew Jackson led to the bank's demise; Jay Cooke, who financed the Union in the Civil War; Jay Gould, who tried to corner the gold market; and J. P. Morgan, whose position was so commanding that he bailed out the U.S. Treasury. The Money Men is a riveting narrative, a revealing history of the men who fought over the lifeblood of American commerce and power. A lively and accessible history. -Kirkus Review Provides an important look at what needs to be done to keep money from being the only factor that counts in American politics.' -Publishers Weekly Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor of History H W Brands (Texas A & M University) , Lloyd JamesPublisher: Findaway World Imprint: Findaway World ISBN: 9781602529168ISBN 10: 1602529167 Publication Date: 01 December 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Pre-recorded MP3 player Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |