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The 19th century saw an America that was focused on development. Among the men responsible for building the country was one who came to dominate the steel sector. He is sometimes described as a genius and at times as ruthless. Rising from poverty, his hard work, intelligence, and quick wit contributed to his meteoric rise to fame and acquiring unimaginable wealth. By the 20th century, he was one of the richest men in the country. This is the story of Andrew Carnegie. Born in 1835 in Scotland, he was the son of a handloom weaver. As mechanized looms disrupted the industry, his father's work was made redundant. The family decided to move to America with less than $100. As a young boy, Andrew began working for the Ohio Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh where he learned to decipher morse code just by listening to it. There, he caught the attention of Thomas Scott who took him under his wings and taught him about business and investing. Soon thereafter, Andrew Carnegie began his business journey and found astronomical success. Come and meet the man who started with literally nothing and used his shrewdness and business acumen to build one of the largest corporations in the world. Here's a preview of what you'll discover in this book: Andrew Carnegie's early childhood, family life, and education Growing up in turbulent times in Scotland Moving to America with his family with almost no money Getting a job at the Ohio Telegraph Company and meeting Thomas Scott Learning about stock investing and railroad businesses Launching his own business and outwitting his competitors Firmly establishing himself as the undisputed King of the steel business Selling his empire to JP Morgan and delving into philanthropy The impact he made and the legacy that he left behind ..... And much more! Andrew Carnegie was considered strict in how he treated his employees. The conditions at his factories were deplorable, the staff underpaid and overworked, and the work-related death rate was 9%. Yet, despite leading with an iron fist, he was soft-hearted when it came to giving charity. He is widely remembered for giving almost all the money he made to charity. It was because of libraries that he was able to learn as a child so he helped build 2,500 libraries around the world. This unique book will deliver unmatched insights into the life of a brilliant entrepreneur and a complicated individual and how he amassed a fortune of about $320 billion in today's money without possessing a formal education and helped change the fate of an entire nation.
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