The cover of "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty" features a vintage photograph of a woman holding a child, evoking the historical and familial themes explored in the book.
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The cover of "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty" features a vintage photograph of a woman holding a child, evoking the historical and familial themes explored in the book.

Vanderbilt

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Description

Author Anderson Cooper

Publisher Harper Paperbacks (September 20, 2022)

Binding paperback

Condition like new

Summary

"Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty" by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe chronicles the dramatic and often tumultuous history of the Vanderbilt family, one of America's most powerful and wealthiest families. The book traces the family's rise to prominence during the Gilded Age, led by the ambitious Cornelius Vanderbilt, who built a vast railroad empire. It also delves into the eventual decline of the family's fortune and influence, marked by scandal, excess, and personal tragedies. Through a mix of personal insights and historical research, Anderson Cooper, a descendant of the Vanderbilts, offers a compelling narrative that explores the complex legacy of his ancestors.

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