Andrew Carnegie

Born the son of a Scottish shoe-binder, Andrew Carnegie rose through the ranks from a bobbin boy in a Pittsburgh cotton factory to eventually become the richest man in the world. The embodiment of the American dream, Carnegie's story is one of unimaginable triumph but also violent and unprecedented setbacks. In "Andrew Carnegie," renowned historian David Nasaw examines Carnegie's life and legacy. Nasaw looks at the sometimes shady lengths to which Carnegie went to ensure his wealth and power, but Nasaw also discusses Carnegie's retirement, when he gave away every penny he had earned and strove for international peace. Addenda. Illus., b&w photos. 878p.