Book Rec's - Gilded Age

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12:31p, 11/15/23

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Watched the American Experience documentary about the Gilded Age last night. Looking for a good book with audible version about it. Historic to compliment the documentary, not fiction. Thanks!

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In reply to Sweet Kitten Feet • 3:04p, 11/15/23

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If you want an overall history of the gilded age, I am drawing a blank. But two good ones set in the gilded age that capture the times and are great reads:

1. Essing's "Edison and the Electric Chair."
2. Larson's "Devil in the White City."

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7:19p, 11/15/23

We're living thru a second Gilded Age now. Just enjoy the ride!

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8:23a, 11/16/23

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Here are some you might like.
The Republic for which it stands-White
Iron Empires,Robber Barons and the Making of Modern America-Hilzik
Robber Barons- Josephson
Morgan- Strouse
The First Tycoon(Vanderbilt)-Stiles
Titan-Chernow