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American Entrepreneur: The Fascinating Stories of the People Who Defined Business in the United States
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LENGTH19 hrs and 2 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-06-10
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Publisher's Summary
Ever since the first colonists landed in 'The New World', Americans have forged ahead in their quest to make good on the promises of capitalism and independence. 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.
Weaving together vivid narrative with economic analysis, American Entrepreneur recounts fascinating successes and failures, including: how Eli Whitney changed the shape of the American business landscape; the impact of the Civil War on the economy and the subsequent dominance of Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan; the rise of the consumer marketplace led by Asa Candler, W. K. Kellogg, Henry Ford, and J.C. Penny; and, Warren Buffett's, Michael Milken's, and even Martha Stewart's experience in the 'New Economy' of the 1990s and into 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 America's entrepreneurs and the economy they created.
©2009 Larry Schweikart; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
What Members Say
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"Strictly a History of Some Entreprenuers"
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Heck no
Any additional comments?As all my reviews go, I do the 2 things I disliked the most and the 2 things I liked the best about. Overall, I say the book was a good but long read that covered the history of the individual successful business people that make America great and ended on a low note by turning political. This is for people who want a chronological lesson in history using prominent business people as bookmarks. Here you go;
2 least likable things;
- The format was similar to a college professor lecturing so it was kind of a slow moving book to get thru. It seemed to be needlessly long
- The end turned political and really gave the book a sour taste in my mouth. The authors turned political, giving their own spin at the end, including reshaping of financial events into political debate of Republicans vs Democrats. Ending with "what-ifs" about what may have happened if this political party had done this or that. There is a place for that but I do not like it under the mask of history.
2 good things;
- It is very long and therefor very thorough. It would make great writing or reading for a history paper!
- I enjoyed the overall feeling of the book describing the America system and how individuals have shaped the current environment we have today.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
chris FREDERICKSBURG, VA, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2009- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Too many innaccuracies & chronilogical errors..."
What disappointed you about American Entrepreneur?Author tries to cover too many entreprenuers and with that glances over many and often with vague or inaccurate mention of respective achievements. If you are well read in business bios, this book may bother you in the presentation of facts as it does. Too much of a broad overview is also confusing to some readers. I think it would have been better focused on three or four entreprenuers from timely points in our history.
What do you think your next listen will be?Next in my queue.
Which character – as performed by Tee Quillen – was your favorite?This was a historical overview with no characters but merely a listing of people both successful and unsuccessful in business ventures.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?dissappointment
Any additional comments?Buy a book based upon life of one person rather than relying on one book to accurately cover lives of hundreds.
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