The Age of Big Business: Chronicles of America V39 - Paperback

The Age of Big Business: Chronicles of America V39 is a historical book written by Burton J. Hendrick. It is a part of the Chronicles of America series and focuses on the rise of big business in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the growth of industries such as railroads, steel, oil, and finance, and the powerful men who dominated these industries, including John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan. It also explores the impact of big business on American society, including the rise of labor unions, the emergence of consumer culture, and the increasing divide between the rich and poor. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of this pivotal period in American history, offering insights into the forces that shaped the country's economy and society.1921. Volume 39 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, the reader will find a chronicle of the captains of industry in the Age of Big Business, including the telephone, epic of steel, development of public utilities and the automobile. 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.