Age Of Big Business

The Age of Big Business is a historical book written by Burton J. Hendrick that explores the emergence of large corporations and their impact on American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the rise of big business, from the development of the railroad and oil industries to the growth of banking and finance. Hendrick examines the key players of the era, including John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan, and their strategies for building and maintaining their vast empires. The author also delves into the social and political implications of the rise of big business, including the rise of labor unions and the role of government in regulating these powerful entities. Overall, The Age of Big Business is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of American business and its impact on society.When Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877, America's first great industrial combination had become an established fact. In that year the Standard Oil Company of Ohio controlled at least ninety per cent of the business of refining and marketing petroleum. A new portent had appeared in our economic life, a phenomenon that was destined to affect not only the social and business existence of the every-day American but even his political and legal institutions.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.