How do we go through American history in high school and learn about the impact of Vanderbilt and the other so-called Robber Barons? They had a huge impact and we live with the ramifications of their influence today.

This is a comprehensive look at the first big time tycoon who was a leader in the movement from small individual businesses to a major corporate structure, not to mention the creation of the first national transportation system and a vast fortune.

The book has all you would ever want to know about Vanderbilt and maybe more than you care to know. You can breeze over the actual dollar amounts of various transactions, shorten the reading experience, and get what you want.