9780243933778 - The Master of Millions: a Novel Classic Reprint by George Claude Lorimer (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed biographical portrayal of William Fiske, the multi-millionaire and industrial magnate, who was at the centre of a huge embezzlement and stock market manipulation scandal. Through accounts of his trial, his life, and his motivations, the author explores the nature of greed, power, and ambition. Providing an intimate historical portrait of the man, the book also sheds light on the Gilded Age of rapid industrial and economic growth in the United States, delving into the social and economic dynamics of the time and their influence on Fiske and others like him. By presenting a nuanced examination of the man and the era in which he rose and fell, this book expands the reader's understanding of the human potential for both great ambition and great downfall. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.