The Captains And The Kings
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ISBN10: 1258358387
ISBN13: 9781258358389
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 26 2012
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258358389
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 26 2012
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Captains And The Kings is a historical novel written by Edith Benham Helm that explores the lives of the wealthy and powerful Vanderbilts and Morgans during the Gilded Age in America. The story follows the rise of the Vanderbilt family from humble beginnings to one of the most influential and wealthy families in America. The novel also delves into the lives of other prominent families of the time, such as the Astors and Rockefellers.The novel is set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of great change and growth in America. The country was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, and the wealthy elite were amassing great fortunes through business ventures such as railroads and oil. The novel explores the impact of this wealth on society, as well as the struggles and challenges faced by those who were not born into privilege.The Captains And The Kings is a sweeping saga that spans generations and continents, taking readers from the opulent mansions of New York City to the glittering courts of Europe. The novel is rich in detail, vividly describing the fashion, architecture, and social customs of the time. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with their own hopes, dreams, and flaws.Overall, The Captains And The Kings is a fascinating look at one of the most dynamic periods in American history, told through the eyes of some of the most powerful and influential families of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Gilded Age, American history, or just a good old-fashioned epic tale of love, power, and wealth.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.
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