Carnegie

One of the major figures in American history, Andrew Carnegie was a ruthless businessman who made his fortune in the steel industry and ultimately gave most of it away. He used his wealth to ascend the world's political stage, influencing the presidencies of Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt. In retirement, Carnegie became an avid promoter of world peace, only to be crushed emotionally by World War I.

Author: Peter Krass
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 11/03/2003
Pages: 628
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.27d
ISBN13: 9781681620190
ISBN10: 1681620197
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Business
- Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity

About the Author
PETER KRASS lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, but his family roots are in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area where Andrew Carnegie made his fortune and where his great-grandfather worked in a Carnegie steel mill. His other books include The Book of Business Wisdom, The Book of Leadership Wisdom, and The Book of Investing Wisdom, all published by Wiley. Krass has contributed articles to Investor's Business Daily and Across the Board.