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A major biography of the steel magnate and philanthropist
2006Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
David Nasaw tells the life of Andrew Carnegie, from his poor childhood in Scotland to his success in steel and his giving away of much of his fortune. He covers his complex role in labor disputes. The book is a thorough biography.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like business history.
What you will get
A long biography.
Andrew Carnegie Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Biography · Steel · Philanthropy
Length
878 pages · ≈ 25 h
More about this book
Characters
Andrew Carnegie.
Setting
Scotland, Pittsburgh and New York.
What makes it different
A long, balanced biography.
Feel
Thorough, balanced and detailed.
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