The Portrait Of A Banker: James Stillman, 1850-1918 - Hardcover

The Portrait of a Banker: James Stillman, 1850-1918 is a biographical account of the life of James Stillman, a prominent banker in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Anna Robeson Brown Burr, the book delves into Stillman's personal and professional life, tracing his rise from a clerk in a bank to the president of the National City Bank of New York.The book explores Stillman's family background, his education, and his early years in the banking industry. It also delves into his business dealings, including his involvement in the creation of the Federal Reserve System and his role in the expansion of the National City Bank.Throughout the book, Burr provides a detailed portrait of Stillman's personality, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and an individual. She also examines the social and political context of Stillman's life, including the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and World War I.Overall, The Portrait of a Banker offers a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most influential bankers of the early 20th century, shedding light on the inner workings of the banking industry and the broader social and political forces that shaped American society during this period.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.