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American colossus : the triumph of capitalism, 1865-1900 /

From bestselling historian H.W. Brands, a sweeping chronicle of how a few wealthy businessmen reshaped America from a land of small farmers and small businessmen into an industrial giant.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brands, H. W. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Anchor Books, 2011.
Edition:1st Anchor books ed.
Subjects:
United States > Economic conditions > 19th century.
United States > Social conditions > 19th century.
États-Unis > Conditions économiques > 19e siècle.
États-Unis > Conditions sociales > 19e siècle.
Economic history.
Social conditions.
United States.
Kapitalismus
Demokratie
Soziale Situation
USA
Ekonomiska förhållanden > historia.
Socialhistoria.
1800-1899
1800-talet
Description
Summary:From bestselling historian H.W. Brands, a sweeping chronicle of how a few wealthy businessmen reshaped America from a land of small farmers and small businessmen into an industrial giant.
Physical Description:viii, 686 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 625-660) and index.
ISBN:9780307386779
0307386775