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Book Synopsis: The National Book Award–winning history of American finance by the renowned biographer and author of Hamilton: “A tour de force” (New York Times Book Review).
The House of Morgan is a panoramic story of four generations in the powerful Morgan family and their secretive firms that would transform the modern financial world. Tracing the trajectory of J. P. Morgan’s empire from its obscure beginnings in Victorian London to the financial crisis of 1987, acclaimed author Ron Chernow paints a fascinating portrait of the family’s private saga and the rarefied world of the American and British elite in which they moved—a world that included Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, Franklin Roosevelt, Nancy Astor, and Winston Churchill.
A masterpiece of financial history—it was awarded the 1990 National Book Award for Nonfiction and selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Twentieth Century—The House of Morgan is a compelling account of a remarkable institution and the men who ran it. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the money and power behind the major historical events of the last 150 years.
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Delve into the fascinating world of American finance with The House of Morgan, a mesmerizing account of the powerful Morgan family and their influential banking dynasty. Award-winning author Ron Chernow takes you on a captivating journey through four generations, showcasing how the Morgans transformed the financial landscape as we know it today.
Experience a tour de force in financial history as you uncover the secrets behind J. P. Morgan's empire, from its humble beginnings in Victorian London to its pivotal role in the 1987 financial crisis. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Chernow brings to life a rarefied world of elite figures such as Charles Lindbergh, Franklin Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill.
Recognized with the prestigious National Book Award for Nonfiction and hailed as one of the 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Twentieth Century by the Modern Library, The House of Morgan is a must-read for those intrigued by the intersection of money and power in shaping historical events. Immerse yourself in this compelling saga of ambition, intrigue, and legacy that continues to reverberate through the annals of finance.
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