The House Of Morgan: A Social Biography Of The Masters Of Money

By Lewis Corey

Book Overview

The House of Morgan: A Social Biography of the Masters of Money by Lewis Corey is a comprehensive account of the Morgan family and their impact on the financial industry in the United States. The book traces the history of the Morgan family from their origins in England to their rise to power as one of the most influential banking families in the world.The book covers the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, and explores the lives of the key members of the Morgan family, including J.P. Morgan, Jr. and his father, J.P. Morgan, Sr. The author examines the family's business practices, their relationship with the government, and their role in shaping the financial landscape of the United States.The House of Morgan also delves into the personal lives of the Morgan family, including their social connections, philanthropic activities, and family dynamics. The book provides insights into the personalities of the Morgan family members, and how their individual strengths and weaknesses contributed to the family's success.Overall, The House of Morgan is a fascinating and well-researched account of one of the most influential families in the history of American finance. It provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the financial industry, and sheds light on the complex relationships between business, government, and society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432578170
• ISBN13: 9781432578176
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"