The Making of America, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint): Industry and Finance: Industry and Finance (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how America built its industrial and financial strength This collection surveys the forces that shaped American industry and finance, from coal promoters to national banking, and highlights the people and ideas that fed growth in the United States.

The pages bring together studies of industrial organization, the rise of big money, and the scaling of production. It includes analyses of how promoters work, what drives industry leaders, and how national wealth expanded in the early era of modern capitalism. Readers will encounter thoughtful portraits of industry builders, explainers on finance and regulation, and big-picture context for the country’s economic rise.

• A clear look at how new ventures were funded and how promoters created value


• Insights into the growth of manufacturing, trade, and agricultural output


• Explanations of banking, money supply, and the role of finance in national progress


• Historical context for the United States’ emergence as a world economic power

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