""Andrew W. Mellon: The Man and His Work"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in American business and politics during the early 20th century. Written by Philip H. Love, this book offers readers an in-depth look at Mellon's life, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his rise to power as a successful banker and industrialist.Love explores Mellon's many accomplishments, including his role in establishing the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and his work as Secretary of the Treasury ...
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""Andrew W. Mellon: The Man and His Work"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in American business and politics during the early 20th century. Written by Philip H. Love, this book offers readers an in-depth look at Mellon's life, from his childhood in Pittsburgh to his rise to power as a successful banker and industrialist.Love explores Mellon's many accomplishments, including his role in establishing the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and his work as Secretary of the Treasury under three different presidents. He also delves into the controversies surrounding Mellon's business practices and his involvement in politics, including his controversial role in the Teapot Dome scandal.Throughout the book, Love provides a nuanced and balanced portrait of Mellon, highlighting both his successes and his flaws. He also situates Mellon's life within the broader context of American history, offering readers a window into the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the nation during this pivotal time.Overall, ""Andrew W. Mellon: The Man and His Work"" is an engaging and informative biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential figures.1929. Andrew W. Mellon is perhaps the only great public figure who has not been made the subject of a biography. Like most men, he did not realize his own importance. He refuses to believe that the story of his life is sufficiently interesting to merit placing it between the covers of a book. There is no more interesting man in America than Andrew Mellon. No rags to riches story as his, but he is well worth writing about and reading about. Just because he was born to fortune does not mean that his story is lacking in romance. It isn't. On the contrary, his life has been replete with romance - the romance of achievement!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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