Publisher's Synopsis
The Age of Big Business is a non-fiction book written by Burton J. Hendrick that explores the rise of big business in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the period from the end of the Civil War to the turn of the century, a time when the country underwent significant industrialization and economic growth. Hendrick examines the lives of key figures in business, including John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan, and provides insights into their strategies and achievements. The book also explores the impact of big business on society, including the rise of labor unions, the emergence of consumer culture, and the growing divide between the rich and poor. Overall, The Age of Big Business offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in American history and sheds light on the forces that shaped the country's economy and culture.When Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877, America's first great industrial combination had become an established fact. In that year the Standard Oil Company of Ohio controlled at least ninety per cent of the business of refining and marketing petroleum. A new portent had appeared in our economic life, a phenomenon that was destined to affect not only the social and business existence of the every-day American but even his political and legal institutions.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.
