History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. 2 by Gustavus Myers | Vanderbilt, Gould & Railroad Tycoons Audiobook Part 1

Catholic Review — ⭐ 3.5/5A detailed and highly critical examination of how enormous American fortunes were built during the rise of the railroad industry. Volume 2 focuses particularly on the seizure of public lands, government subsidies, railroad expansion, and the fortunes of Cornelius Vanderbilt and Jay Gould, including the political influence, corruption, speculation, and labor issues surrounding their enterprises.