Astor Astor Anderson Cooper & Katherine Howe

Astor

America's First Great Fortune and Its Inevitable Collapse

by Anderson Cooper & Katherine Howe

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About This Book

Astor (2023) tells the story of over 200 years of American wealth, following a single family from its humble origins to spectacular prosperity and eventual ruin. This detailed examination of multi-generational privilege serves as both a compelling family history and a window into America's evolving relationship with inherited wealth and social standing.

Who Should Read This?

  • Readers fascinated by New York history and the Gilded Age era
  • Students of business who enjoy learning about historic American entrepreneurs
  • People intrigued by dynastic families and how societal changes affect them

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