The Tycoons

How Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan Invented the American Supereconomy

By: Charles R. Morris

Narrated by: William Hughes

The modern American economy was the creation of four men: Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan. They were the giants of the Gilded Age, a moment of riotous growth that established America as the richest, most inventive, and most productive country on the planet.

Acclaimed author Charles R. Morris vividly brings these men and their times to life. The ruthlessly competitive Carnegie, the imperial Rockefeller, and the provocateur Gould were obsessed with progress, experiment, and speed. They were balanced by Morgan, the gentleman businessman, who fought, instead, for a global trust in American business. Through their antagonism and verve, they built an industrial behemoth—and a country of middle-class consumers. The Tycoons tells the incredible story of how these four determined men wrenched the economy into the modern age, inventing a nation of full economic participation that could not have been imagined only a few decades earlier.

©2005 Charles R. Morris (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Good book about the late 19th century

The book provides a great description of the latest decades of the 19th century and the beginning of the following one. It describes how the companies and stories of these tycoons cross each other. As a bonus, the lag chapter has a very good overview on Taylor and his influence. My only points are that the book cover the overall scenario too much and provides much less than expected by me about the main figures.

Well written & Narrated

The author has woven together a fascinating mix of history & business; providing a compelling tale of several of America's first large business tycoons. The narrator holds your attention and makes it easy & comfortable to listen to the story.

Has it moments but too long and too much details

Some parts are very interesting and educational but some parts are too long and simply boring. The author goes into such a small details like prices of commodities and stocks at specific years. Only recommended for real history buffs, and be ready to skip a chapter here and there.

great read

this book goes into far more detail then just the names listed , there is great detail on the industrial revolution at lengnth I would definitely recommend this book

Not nearly as good as I expected.

I watched a 3 4 or 5 part tv special on the original tycoons and it was incredible. This was extremely boring I can’t believe I finished it. I was trying so hard to think it would get better.. then it just ends. Keep looking ...