Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty
Description
This sweeping family history traces the Vanderbilt dynasty from Cornelius Vanderbilt’s rise as a fiercely ambitious railroad and shipping magnate to the fortunes, rivalries, and upheavals that shaped generations of his descendants. Drawing on intimate family stories and the broader currents of American history, it reveals how immense wealth transformed private lives while fueling competition, extravagance, and social ambition. Alongside glittering mansions and celebrated public figures, the narrative explores inheritance, identity, marriage, class, and the fragile nature of legacy. The result is a vivid portrait of an American dynasty—and a compelling examination of how power is built, preserved, and ultimately lost.
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hardcover
Harper
Published Sep 21, 2021
336 pages
ISBN: 9780062964618
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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