Download or read book Fortunes for Workingmen written by A. T. Peck and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book History of the Great American Fortunes written by Gustavus Myers and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I. pt. I. Conditions in settlement and colonial times. pt. II. The great land fortunes.--II-III. Great fortunes from railroads.

Download or read book History of the Great American Fortunes Vol I written by Gustavus Myers and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I by Gustavus Myers

Download or read book History of the Great American Fortunes written by Gustavus Myers and published by Jovian Press. This book was released on 2017-12-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1910, a primary source for the business and development of American power in the nineteenth century. Originally published in 1910, a primary source for the business and development of American power in the nineteenth century.

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Download or read book Great Fortunes From Railroads written by Gustavus Myers and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating journey through the annals of American history with Gustavus Myers' insightful exploration, "Great Fortunes from Railroads." Step back in time to the era of railroads, when the iron horse ruled the landscape and transformed the nation's economy and infrastructure. In this compelling narrative, Myers delves into the stories of the titans of industry who amassed great fortunes through their control of the railroad industry, shaping the course of American history in the process. Themes of ambition, innovation, and the pursuit of wealth resonate throughout the narrative, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of capitalism and its impact on society. Myers' meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring to life the larger-than-life figures who built and controlled the nation's railroads, from Cornelius Vanderbilt to Jay Gould. Through insightful character analysis and historical context, Myers offers readers a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and political forces that drove the rise of the railroad tycoons. From their ruthless business tactics to their philanthropic endeavors, Myers explores the contradictions and complexities of these larger-than-life figures, shedding light on their enduring legacy. The overall tone of the book is one of fascination and intrigue, as Myers unravels the tangled web of ambition, power, and wealth that defined the Gilded Age. With its blend of biography, economic analysis, and social history, "Great Fortunes from Railroads" offers a comprehensive and compelling portrait of an era that continues to shape the modern world. "Great Fortunes from Railroads" has earned acclaim for its meticulous research, engaging prose, and insightful analysis of one of the most transformative periods in American history. Critics and readers alike have praised Myers' ability to bring the past to life with vivid detail and compelling storytelling, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American capitalism. Whether you're a scholar of history, a fan of biographies, or simply someone with an interest in the stories of the past, "Great Fortunes from Railroads" offers a rich and rewarding journey through a pivotal moment in American history. It's a captivating exploration of power, wealth, and ambition that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the modern world. Don't miss your chance to discover the untold stories of the railroad tycoons with Gustavus Myers as your guide. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey through the corridors of power and wealth that defined the Gilded Age.

Download or read book A Dangerous Fortune written by Ken Follett and published by Dell. This book was released on 2010-07-21 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking thriller featuring "political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises" (San Francisco Chronicle), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Column of Fire In 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windfield School when a young student drowns in a mysterious accident. His death and its aftermath initiate a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. From the exclusive men’s clubs and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London’s upper class to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world’s wealth, one family is splintered by a shared legacy. But greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy’s death, must be stopped, or the dreams of a nation will die. Praise for A Dangerous Fortune “A terrific page-turner.”—Los Angeles Times “Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . . . old-fashioned entertainment.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Breathlessly plotted . . . relentlessly suspenseful.”—The New York Times “Gripping, complex plot . . . sexual intrigue . . . fascinating characters . . . You won’t be able to put down this exciting page-turner.”—Lexington Herald-Leader “Follett [builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided Eye of the Needle and The Pillars of the Earth.”—Playboy “I don’t usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett’s A Dangerous Fortune.”—Chicago Tribune “Highly entertaining . . . Follett’s characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . . . this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.”—Publishers Weekly “Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . . . A Dangerous Fortune is dangerous reading. You won’t be able to put it down.”—Authors and Critics

Download or read book Lectures to working men written by Arthur Mursell and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book From Privileges to Rights written by Simon Middleton and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2006-03-03 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Privileges to Rights connects the changing fortunes of tradesmen in early New York to the emergence of a conception of subjective rights that accompanied the transition to a republican and liberal order in eighteenth-century America. Using hitherto unexamined records from the New York City Mayor's Court, Simon Middleton demonstrates that, rather than merely mastering skilled crafts in workshops, artisans participated in whatever enterprises and markets promised profits with a minimum of risk. Bakers, butchers, and carpenters competed in a bustling urban economy knit together by credit that connected their fortunes to the Atlantic trade.In the early eighteenth century, changes in political and legal practices diminished earlier social distinctions and the grounds for residential and trade privileges. When an economic and a constitutional crisis prompted the importation of radical English republican ideas, artisans were recast as virtuous male property owners whose consent was essential for legitimate government. In this way, the 1730s ushered onto the political stage an artisanal subject whose characteristics not only made sense of the transformation of urban working life in the preceding four decades but also provided a constituency for the development of a populist and egalitarian republican political culture in New York City.

Download or read book Poor Man s Fortune written by Jarod Roll and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White working-class conservatives have played a decisive role in American history, particularly in their opposition to social justice movements, radical critiques of capitalism, and government help for the poor and sick. While this pattern is largely seen as a post-1960s development, Poor Man's Fortune tells a different story, excavating the long history of white working-class conservatism in the century from the Civil War to World War II. With a close study of metal miners in the Tri-State district of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, Jarod Roll reveals why successive generations of white, native-born men willingly and repeatedly opposed labor unions and government-led health and safety reforms, even during the New Deal. With painstaking research, Roll shows how the miners' choices reflected a deep-seated, durable belief that hard-working American white men could prosper under capitalism, and exposes the grim costs of this view for these men and their communities, for organized labor, and for political movements seeking a more just and secure society. Roll's story shows how American inequalities are in part the result of a white working-class conservative tradition driven by grassroots assertions of racial, gendered, and national privilege.

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Download or read book Journal of the Switchmen s Union written by Switchmen's Union of North America and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hostages of Fortune written by Jeremy P. Felt and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Kropotkin The Conquest of Bread and Other Writings written by Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995-08-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Russian anarchist Peter Kropotkin was the world's foremost spokesman of anarchism at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries. The Conquest of Bread is his most detailed description of the ideal society, embodying anarchist communism, and of the social revolution that was to achieve it. Marshall Shatz's introduction to this edition traces Kropotkin's evolution as an anarchist, from his origins in the Russian aristocracy to his disillusionment with the Russian Revolution, and the volume also includes a hitherto untranslated chapter from his classic Memoirs of a Revolutionist, which contains colourful character-sketches of some of his fellow anarchists, as well as an article he wrote summarising the history of anarchism, and some of his views on the Revolution.