The Genesis of Industrial America 1870-1920

This Book First Published In 2007 Offers A Bold New Interpretation Of American Business History During The Formative Years 18701920 Which Mark The Dawn Of Modern Big Business. It Focuses On Four Major Revolutions That Ushered In This New Era: Those In Power Transportation Communication And Organization. Using The Metaphor Of America As An Economic Hothouse Uniquely Suited To Rapid Economic Growth During These Years It Analyzes The Interplay Of Key Factors Such As Entrepreneurial Talent Technology Land Natural Resources Law Mass Markets And The Rise Of Cities. It Also Delineates The Process That Laid The Foundation For The Modern Era In Which Virtually Every Human Activity Became A Business And In Most Cases A Big Business. The Book Also Profiles Numerous Major Entrepreneurs Whose Careers And Activities Illustrate Broader Trends And Themes. It Utilizes A Wide Variety Of Sources Including Novels From The Period To Produce A Lively Narrative.