{"product_id":"the-first-tycoon-t-j-stiles","title":"The First Tycoon - T.J. Stiles","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eThe First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eby T.J. Stiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eWinner of the National Book Award, \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eThe First Tycoon\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweeping, deeply researched biography of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt—the ruthless, brilliant entrepreneur who helped shape modern capitalism. From a modest childhood in early America to becoming one of the richest men in history, Vanderbilt’s life mirrors the rise of the United States itself. \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eBuy in Kenya with fast delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eWhat you’ll learn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eHow Cornelius Vanderbilt built enormous wealth from shipping and railroads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThe origins of modern capitalism and the modern corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eHow ambition, competition, and risk shaped America’s economic foundations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eThe darker side of power, monopoly, and ruthless business tactics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eHow infrastructure, transport, and finance transformed a young nation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eWho should read this book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eReaders interested in business history and capitalism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEntrepreneurs and investors seeking long-term perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eStudents of economics, history, and political economy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eAnyone fascinated by the lives of powerful historical figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eWhy buy The First Tycoon from Readers’ Republik:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1323\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eAuthentic, original business and history titles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eFast delivery anywhere in Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1323\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1323\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCarefully curated books for ambitious, curious readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Republik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43003984085081,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4292\/1049\/files\/2_3bebcebd-5eef-4779-b55e-4d4b45624838.jpg?v=1769489890","url":"https:\/\/readersrepublik.com\/products\/the-first-tycoon-t-j-stiles","provider":"Readers Republik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}