37 pages 1 hour read

Harold C. Livesay

Andrew Carnegie And The Rise Of Big Business

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1975

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Harold C. Livesay's Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business offers a well-researched, insightful biography of Carnegie, highlighting his impact on American industry. Reviewers praise the detailed economic context and accessible narrative. However, some criticize its lack of depth on personal aspects of Carnegie's life. Overall, it's a strong introductory text on industrial capitalism.

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Who Should Read Andrew Carnegie And The Rise Of Big Business?

A reader who enjoys Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business by Harold C. Livesay is likely interested in American history, biographies, and the industrial revolution. Similar books include The Tycoons by Charles R. Morris and Titan by Ron Chernow. This reader appreciates detailed narratives of influential figures in business.

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Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
Education
History: U.S.
Themes
Society: Economics
Genre
Education
Biography