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Men Who Are Making America

Men Who Are Making America

Forbes, B. C.

Hardcover

Business BiographiesEconomics20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1025835492
ISBN13: 9781025835495
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.97
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Men Who Are Making America is a definitive collection of biographical sketches profiling the titans of industry and finance who shaped the United States into a global economic powerhouse during the early twentieth century. Written by B.C. Forbes, the founder of Forbes magazine, this work provides an intimate look at the lives, struggles, and triumphs of fifty prominent figures, including John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Henry Ford.

Through personal interviews and meticulous research, the text explores the character traits and business philosophies that propelled these individuals from humble beginnings to the heights of corporate success. More than just a series of portraits, the book serves as a historical document capturing the spirit of American enterprise and the transformative power of the Industrial Revolution. Readers will find timeless lessons in leadership, perseverance, and innovation as they delve into the strategies used by the men who built the nation's railroads, steel mills, and financial institutions.

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