She is a Bancroft Prize winner in American History and Diplomacy for another of her books, so she knows her stuff. Major collector of art and relics. J. P. Morgan was probably the most famous banker in American history. Sure, it's interesting, but does the whole second half of the book need to focus on his art? In Morgan, she creates the first complete portrait of a man who defined American commerce and banking. Incredible detail and research on this man including his business deals and collecting which inspired me to read about him after a visit to the Morgan Library. I thought this painted a rather healthy portrait of J P Morgan. Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017. how they got where they were and why they did things the way the did. The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance, Power, Sister! Morgan was born before the U.S. Civil War and died shortly before World War I. In my opinion, based on the information in this book 'Morgan: American Financier', J. Pierpont Morgan (1837 - 1913) is one of those people of history who can be judged more positively in hindsight than many other so-called wealthy 'robber-baron' men of America. And JP Morgan's death is almost glossed over, all while pinched between more art transactions. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. I much preferred Ron Chernow's. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Morgan: American Financier Jean Strouse, Author Random House (NY) $34.95 (816p) ISBN 978-0-375-50166-1. He lived above the common man all his life and was untouched by the way his machinations affected them. MORGAN: American Financier by Jean Strouse Random House, $34.95 The prospect that in a hundred years' time another Jean Strouse may write a book called Gates must put a huge smile on the face of the nation's leading contemporary Robber Baron. This book, which I abandoned after 12 hours of a 42 hour audiobook (hence no rating) was so detailed and in many was focused on his personal life and dealings (did you know he went to Egypt once with his family? $34.95. 800 pp, Random House, 1999. Got to page 476 and stopped. Looking at the economy today with the euphoric ups and sharp downs of the stock market, the consolidation and break up of businesses, the massing of wealth and negativity towards government and the wealthy; this story will seem very familiar. I don't know. He loved to manage ideas, things and people. George Washington Dealmaker-In-Chief: The Story of How The Father of Our Country Un... Robert E. Lee: A Life from Beginning to End (American Civil War), Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Besides being a cultured and worldly intelligent man, 'born with a silver spoon' (into a wealthy and cultured family), he appears more emotionally well-rounded and interested in people than most of the other barons. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Ms. Strouse talked about her book Morgan: American Financier. Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018. You don't have to have a financial background to understand and enjoy this book. Her work has appeared in major magazines including The New Yorker and Newsweek. Bibliography, photograph, references, and index. Morgan was a complicated, yet grounded, individual. But his well documented early life was fascinating and necessary to understand his later life as well. This is a serious biography about that man, by a really smart biographer, Jean Strouse. He believed that consolidation alleviated the system of the destructive effects of unlimited competition, so although some of the antitrust criticism of him was ultimately true, he believed his approach was in the best interests of the country. This is better than "House of Morgan" - also a fine book- and was literally a page turner, obesity a long one! [Jean Strouse; Nelson Runger] -- Presents a biography of the American banker, financier, and art collector, J.P. Morgan. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. His attitude towards his wealth and his paternalistic outlook of America is revealing. One of the undisputedly good things about modern scholarship is that women’s history is finally getting its due.... To see what your friends thought of this book. Get a link. As the head of the banking firm that ultimately became known as J.P. Morgan and Co. , he was a driving force behind the wave of industrial consolidation in the United States spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. An outstanding example of the biographer's art. He brought America safely through very chaotic financial times by his indomitable commitment to making the United States the premier world banking power. ‎Show Famous Americans, Ep Morgan: American Financier - Jan 25, 2008 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015. Both were covered in satisfying detail. Reduce Taxes. This is a monumental work on J P Morgan the much maligned New York banker who history has placed in our minds as one the men who were known as one of the 'Robber Baron's'. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Check it out. To Pe. Paperback – Illustrated, September 9, 2014, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Illustrated edition (September 9, 2014). Jean Strouse has had access to private papers which the Morgan Library had in its' vaults, so the detail and information within this volume is vast. Send by email. It piqued my interest in the power of banking to support nation building and technological advancement as Morgan's own life and career paralleled the Gilded Era of US economic development. Jean Strouse talked about her biography of J. Pierpont Morgan, [Morgan: American Financier], published by Random House. Having only heard mean things of this man I was surprised to come away from this book with a great deal of respect for him. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Newsweek, Architectural Digest, and Slate . The risks involved in funding the emerging U.S. economy were as enormous as the potential rewards, but investors regarded the Morgan name on issues of stocks and bonds as a warranty. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Buy this book. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Change a few names and dates and this could be taking place today. She is best known for her biographies of diarist Alice James and financier J. Pierpont Morgan. Something went wrong. John Pierpont Morgan (April 17, 1837 – March 31, 1913) was an American financier and banker who dominated corporate finance on Wall Street throughout the Gilded Age. 'It WAS OK.'. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Review of Books , The New Yorker , The New York Times , Newsweek , Architectural Digest , and Slate . Now this magisterial biography, based extensively on new material, draws a definitive, full-scale portrait of Morgan's tumultuous life both in and out of the public eye.Morgan earned his reputation as "the Napoleon of Wall Street" by reorganizing the na. It's like the author ran out of stuff to say about JP Morgan and overquoted people he had relationships with and art he acquired. Morgan also provided much needed cash to Old Europe in exchange for art and antiquities, many of which he used to support the founding of the Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as his own pr. [Henry James! So I give it only two stars. It is a great read on a very complex man, and also a very misunderstood man. Quite informative, lets the reader know how big business influenced the Stock Market and other companies. I have to say that I read biography from a very female point of view, and that colors my opinion of the book. the fullest and most revealing look at this remarkable, complex man that we are likely to get.”. This is my fault for choosing this book, but I was interested in knowing more about the legacy and workings of a man who seemed to define Gilded Age finance, and to a large extent, the model of the central American financial system. Since it was on my Kindle, I didn't know how long it was, and that is probably just as well. Pierpont Morgan was a fascinating person. However, I don't regret for a minute buying this book. By Jean Strouse. Jean Strouse (born 1945) is an American biographer, cultural administrator, and critic. I've read a great deal about the movers and shakers of those times, and this is the best one! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Morgan : American Financier by Jean Strouse (2014, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Strouse is also the author of "Alice James, A Biography" which won the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy. Change a few names and dates and this could be taking place today. Morgan: American Financie... The definitive full-scale portrait of J. Pierpont Morgan’s tumultuous life, both in and out of the public eye History has remembered him as a complex and contradictory figure, part robber baron and part patron saint. Purchase. This is my fault for choosing this book, but I was interested in knowing more about the legacy and workings of a man who seemed to define Gilded Age finance, and to a large extent, the model of the central American financial system. The Tycoons: How Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan Invented the American Supereconomy, The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance, The Richest Man Who Ever Lived: The Life and Times of Jacob Fugger, “Magnificent . Not an easy read, but fascinating and important. Share on Facebook. I only could get through half of this book. by Random House (NY). has been added to your Cart. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. An interesting exploration of the time period and the top 1% of the day. Jean gave 15 years of her life to write this book and also received several grants. J. Pierpont Morgan's (1837—1913) every touch, it seemed ... Read full review The author debunks some myths about his personality and business activities, while not minimizing his difficult nature and need for control, both of the people close to him, and the U.S. economy. Ultimately, I'm probably not the audience for this book, which in 1999 maybe was an interesting piece of historical escapism, but in 2021 made me more than ever sure that the lower classes will one day eat the rich. Morgan put his and his family's own safety on the line when he volunteered his house to be the first electrified in New York, and he suffered through the resulting fire. Strouse writes a clear history of investment banking in the U.S. Book contains amazing detail taken from letters, diaries, and published memoirs. Amazingly well written. He always felt he was dong the best for the country, and it's financial stability. The glimpses into the personalities of his contemporaries, such as Rockefeller, Edison, and T. Roosevelt, were interesting and will probably motivate me to read biographies of them as well. Morgan: American Financier (English Edition), 版本: 1st, Random House, Morgan: American Financier (English Edition) In depth review of the life of JP Morgan and events in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Guilded Age. A century ago, J. Pierpont Morgan bestrode the financial world like a colossus. That was J. Pierpoint Morgan. Free shipping for many products! No one looks at Morgan as an art tycoon. Happy Women's History Month! The glimpses into the personalities of his contemporaries, such as Rockefeller, Edison, and T. Roosevelt, were interesting and will probably motivate me to read biographies of them as well. He was also called “a beefy, red-faced, thick-necked financial bully, drunk with wealth and power….” Please try your request again later. Morgan emerges as a man who was critical in reorganizing bankrupt railroads, attracting gold and investment to the United States, and building a financial empire, but who, at his death in 1913, was one of the most vilified men of the Gilded Age. In this extraordinary book, award-winning biographer Jean Strouse vividly portrays the financial colossus, the avid patron of the arts, and the entirely human character behind all the myths. Looking at the economy today with the euphoric ups and sharp downs of the stock market, the consolidation and break up of businesses, the massing of wealth and negativity to. He had two wives, three yachts, four children, six houses, mistresses, and one of the finest art collections in America. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Written 1,850 or so years ago, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations are by no means a waste of reading time and are still very relevant today. A magnificent biography.” —The New York Review of Books “With uncommon intelligence, maturity, and psychological insight, Morgan: American Financier is that rare masterpiece biography that enables us to penetrate the soul of a complex human being.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer Be the first to ask a question about Morgan. . Jean Strouse is the author of Alice James, A Biography, which won the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, and Morgan, American Financier.Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Newsweek, Architectural Digest, and Slate.She has been president of the Society of American Historians, a … Morgan was a central figure in the U.S. economy during that period, before we had a Federal Reserve Bank. Second half missed the mark. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. We’d love your help. There are only a few instances where the business details become mind-numbing; they can be safely skimmed through without missing the main point. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I didn't keep track, but it felt like at least half of the works he bought turned out to not be by the advertised famous artist. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I'm glad I read this book, because I learned a lot about the United States in the late 1800's. Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership. Get this from a library! “51st and 52nd Streets for $700,000 in 1879—the year”, “50th and 58th Streets came to be known as Vanderbilt”, http://www.worldcat.org/wcidentities/lccn-n80-109529, Ambassador Book Award for Biography (2000), New York City Book Award for Biography (1999), National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Biography/Autobiography (1999). Morgan essentially bankrolled the US Government in times of crisis and it is quite telling that the Federal Reserve System was established the year after his death, in no small way to replace him. A nice view of this important historical figure. [ an impressive hairstyle it seems may be sufficient to win you high command in the army, but more is required of a captain of industry, [ admittedly in a general sense, he did not necessarily profit considerably or at all from all his dealings, then again financially he didn't need to, [ a word which we ought to remind ourselves a former President of that country pointed out does not apparently exist in French, [ if you can't beat beat, don't let them grow big, [ the business had begun with the grandfather who moved from running a tavern into banking, [ I suppose the judicious provision of credit is the overlap point between the two, [ though not while his wife was there, they took care after their fourth child to avoid each other and to wage a proxy war over the affections of their children, [ the priest he engaged was very keen on outreach work in the poorer New York Communities, on the whole I'm inclined to feel that charities benefit most those who take part - and this was certainly no exception, [ she was earning 10,000 USD PA in 1913, received 50,000 USD in Morgan's will that year and declared it wasn't enough for her and her family to be able to retire and live on, her father was the ill fated US consul to Bombay and Vladivostock. This book, which I abandoned after 12 hours of a 42 hour audiobook (hence no rating) was so detailed and in many was focused on his personal life and dealings (did you know he went to Egypt once with his family? Save Share on Twitter. Informative but too longwinded of a book and the font too small. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Strouse writes a clear history of investment banking in the U.S. In Morgan, she creates the first complete portrait of a man who defined American commerce and banking. First half great. Highest recommendation. An exhaustive (and I mean exhaustive) biography on the man that held America together prior to the Fed. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Covers in great detail JPMs personal and business life. Vita Sackville-West's Mother's lying to herself in her diary! It has taken me months to finish this academic book about one of the Robber Barons of the 20th century. Buy a cheap copy of Morgan: American Financier book by Jean Strouse. He always felt he was dong the best for the country, and it's financial stability. Born in 1837 he lived through the period when the US exploded into a manufacturing giant, and more than living through it, he was an important part of it. Finished Morgan: American Financier by Jean Strouse, different than Ron Chernow’s The House of Morgan which dealt with the Morgan family and financial empire up through modern times, this was a full life biography on J.P. Morgan touching on his life, both business and personal. Having said that, the man was an icon of the gilded age, and the words "colossal genius" are not too encompassing to describe him. . One would argue too much detail — Strouse goes into every nook and cranny of Morgan's life, even departing from it for streams of pages to discuss the secondary and tertiary characters of Morgan's time. Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. Invest. An authoritative bio. Tax Strategies for High Net-Worth Individuals: Save Money. Covers in great detail JPMs personal and business life. When he was called upon to take care of business , that is exactly what he did. Having lived through the period of history in which the United States had no kind of central bank, Morgan's enormous influence at times made him America's de facto central banker. The way the book is advertised you would believe the whole book was like the first half: learning about how Morgan develops as a financial giant. The Morgan Library in NYC is a testament to his wealth and his collection, especially his rare book collection. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Start by marking “Morgan: American Financier” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He was a guy who didn't need much sleep, had a huge capacity for work, and a father who set the stage and trained him perfectly for the task. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Though Morgan is a historical figure, he is not a household name Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Morgan : American Financier by Jean Strouse (1999, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Aaron Paul leads an all-star cast in the Black Book audio drama. The organizing force behind General Electric, U.S. Steel, and vast railroad empires,... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014. The way the author put context around important people, events, business dealings helped to really give the flavor of 19th century upper class life. Morgan used his influence to help stabilize American financial markets during several economic crises, ... "Jingle Bells" was written by James L. Pierpont, the uncle of famed financier … that I just couldn't. . I like to read a biography to get a sense of who someone really is - I.e.
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