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The House of Morgan

An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance

Ron Chernow

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Description

The House of Morgan (1990) chronicles the influential Morgan dynasty, who shaped the course of modern finance through their shrewd financial acumen and keen understanding of world economic currents. This portrait, spanning four generations, details the rise of the Morgans from Victorian London to their pinnacle during the 1987 financial crisis. 

Who Should Listen

  • Financial enthusiasts
  • History buffs
  • Corporate professionals

About the Authors

Ron Chernow is an American best-selling author and journalist. His biography, Washington, won the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 – and his one-volume chronicle Alexander Hamilton inspired the hit musical Hamilton, for which he served as a historical consultant.