The Money Men

Author:   Professor of History H W Brands (Texas A & M University) ,  Lloyd James
Publisher:   Findaway World
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9781602529168


Publication Date:   01 December 2007
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From 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

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Author:   Professor of History H W Brands (Texas A & M University) ,  Lloyd James
Publisher:   Findaway World
Imprint:   Findaway World
ISBN:  

9781602529168


ISBN 10:   1602529167
Publication Date:   01 December 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Pre-recorded MP3 player
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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