American Entrepreneur
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American Entrepreneur
For history buffs, patriots, and business people alike, this detailed narrative spans centuries in its recounting of the fascinating successes and failures of our nation's most notable entrepreneurs to teach readers about the founding and evolution of the American economy.
This book vividly illustrates the history of business in the United States from the point of view of the enterprising men and women who made it happen.
Ever since the first colonists landed in the New World, Americans have forged ahead in their quest to make good on promises of capitalism and independence. Weaving stirring narrative with economic analysis, this historical deep dive recounts the successes and failures of some of the most iconic business people to grace our history booksβfrom the founding of our country to the present day.
In American Entrepreneur, youβll learn about how:
- Eli Whitney changed the shape of the American business landscape;
- the Civil War impacted the economy, and how it was renewed by the subsequent dominance of Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan;
- Asa Candler, W. K. Kellogg, Henry Ford, and J.C. Penney led the rise of the consumer marketplace;
- and Warren Buffettβs, Michael Milkenβs, and Martha Stewartβs experience in the βNew Economyβ in the 1990sβand how that economy continues today.
It is an adventure to start a business, and the greatest risk takers in that adventure are entrepreneurs. This is the epic story of Americaβs entrepreneurs and how they created the economy we enjoy today.
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American Entrepreneur by Larry Schweikart and Lynne Doti offers an insightful journey through the history of U.S. business, expanding readers' understanding of America's capitalist evolution over 400 years. Reviews highlight the book's informative nature, combining historical narratives with biographies of the most innovative businessmen, and suggesting a hopeful vision for the future. It is recommended as both an educational resource and an enjoyable read.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780814438596
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 March 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Amacom
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 906g
Pages: 544
About the Author
LARRY SCHWEIKART, PH.D. (Centerville, OH), a history professor at the University of Dayton, is the author or coauthor of many books, including A Patriot's History of the United States and 48 Liberal Lies About American History. LYNNE PIERSON DOTI, PH.D. (Orange, CA) is a professor of economics at Chapman University and the editor of Essays in Economic and Business History.
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