Author : David Machajewski
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499421303
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)
Book Synopsis John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry by : David Machajewski
Download or read book John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry written by David Machajewski and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name “J.P. Morgan” may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it’s the man behind the bank who’s worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world’s leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical text explores Morgan’s life and accomplishments, including his career in banking and his involvement in the steel industry, General Electric, and International Harvester. Through curriculum-focused text, primary sources, historical photographs, and a timeline, readers gain a full understanding of why Morgan is known as one of the United States’ greatest entrepreneurs.