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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780062964700
- Book Title
- Astor : the Rise and Fall of an American Fortune
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Rich & Famous, United States / 20th Century, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, United States / 19th Century, General, Business
- Item Weight
- 20 oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062964704
ISBN-13
9780062964700
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6059024974
Product Key Features
Book Title
Astor : the Rise and Fall of an American Fortune
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, United States / 20th Century, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, United States / 19th Century, General, Business
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-021875
Reviews
"A worthy companion to superstar journalist Cooper's and novelist Howe's bestselling account of Cooper's own family, Vanderbilt. Once again, the authors offer an engaging, multigenerational story that is factual and nuanced. . . . Another nonfiction winner from the duo." -- Booklist (starred review) "This meticulously detailed family saga is also rich with insight into U.S. history, including revealing chapters on topics ranging from mid-19th-century populist sentiments concerning Shakespeare (the Astor Opera House staged a performance of Macbeth that was widely reviled for its high ticket price) and the early 20th-century gay scene (when the Astor Hotel became a queer rendezvous spot). History buffs and readers fascinated by the rich and famous should take note." -- Publishers Weekly "A brisk, entertaining history of the Astors, a storied dynasty that left an indelible mark on New York's streets, parks, museums, libraries, hotels, and a famous gay bar. . . . A spirited saga of glitz and greed." -- Kirkus Reviews "Splendid. . . . haunting and beautifully written. . . . This is a terrific book." -- Washington Post on Vanderbilt "An incredible story." -- People on Vanderbilt "A dramatic tale expertly told of rapacious ambition, decadent excess, and covert and overt tyranny and trauma. . . . With resplendent detail, the authors capture the gasp-eliciting extravagance of the Vanderbilt Gilded Age mansions. . . . With its intrinsic empathy and in-depth profiles of women, this is a distinctly intimate, insightful, and engrossing chronicle of an archetypal, self-consuming American dynasty. . . . Irresistible." -- Booklist (starred review) on Vanderbilt "Marked by meticulous research and deep emotional insight, this is a memorable chronicle of American royalty." -- Publishers Weekly on Vanderbilt, "Splendid. . . . haunting and beautifully written. . . . This is a terrific book." -- Washington Post on Vanderbilt "An incredible story." -- People on Vanderbilt "A dramatic tale expertly told of rapacious ambition, decadent excess, and covert and overt tyranny and trauma. . . . With resplendent detail, the authors capture the gasp-eliciting extravagance of the Vanderbilt Gilded Age mansions. . . . With its intrinsic empathy and in-depth profiles of women, this is a distinctly intimate, insightful, and engrossing chronicle of an archetypal, self-consuming American dynasty. . . . Irresistible." -- Booklist (starred review) on Vanderbilt "Marked by meticulous research and deep emotional insight, this is a memorable chronicle of American royalty." -- Publishers Weekly on Vanderbilt, "Splendid. . . . haunting and beautifully written. . . . This is a terrific book." -- Washington Post "An incredible story." -- People "A dramatic tale expertly told of rapacious ambition, decadent excess, and covert and overt tyranny and trauma. . . . With resplendent detail, the authors capture the gasp-eliciting extravagance of the Vanderbilt Gilded Age mansions. . . . With its intrinsic empathy and in-depth profiles of women, this is a distinctly intimate, insightful, and engrossing chronicle of an archetypal, self-consuming American dynasty. . . . Irresistible." -- Booklist (starred review) "Marked by meticulous research and deep emotional insight, this is a memorable chronicle of American royalty." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
974.71
Synopsis
The number one New York Times bestselling authors of Vanderbilt return with another riveting history of a legendary American family, the Astors, and how they built and lavished their fortune. The story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story--of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention. From 1783, when German immigrant John Jacob Astor first arrived in the United States, until 2009, when Brooke Astor's son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of defrauding his elderly mother, the Astor name occupied a unique place in American society. The family fortune, first made by a beaver trapping business that grew into an empire, was then amplified by holdings in Manhattan real estate. Over the ensuing generations, Astors ruled Gilded Age New York society and inserted themselves into political and cultural life, but also suffered the most famous loss on the Titanic, one of many shocking and unexpected twists in the family's story. In this unconventional, page-turning historical biography, featuring black-and-white and color photographs, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe chronicle the lives of the Astors and explore what the Astor name has come to mean in America--offering a window onto the making of America itself., A NPR Best Book of the Year The number one New York Times bestselling authors of Vanderbilt return with another riveting history of a legendary American family, the Astors, and how they built and lavished their fortune. The story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story--of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention. From 1783, when German immigrant John Jacob Astor first arrived in the United States, until 2009, when Brooke Astor's son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of defrauding his elderly mother, the Astor name occupied a unique place in American society. The family fortune, first made by a beaver trapping business that grew into an empire, was then amplified by holdings in Manhattan real estate. Over the ensuing generations, Astors ruled Gilded Age New York society and inserted themselves into political and cultural life, but also suffered the most famous loss on the Titanic, one of many shocking and unexpected twists in the family's story. In this unconventional, page-turning historical biography, featuring black-and-white and color photographs, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe chronicle the lives of the Astors and explore what the Astor name has come to mean in America--offering a window onto the making of America itself.
LC Classification Number
CT274.A86C667 2023
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- Jan 29, 2024
Astor written by a favorite personality Anderson Cooper
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- Nov 05, 2023
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- w***7 (193)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller could not have done better. Item described as "Like New" was actually new, in original shrink wrap. It arrived in only two days with free postage. And the price was great. Thank you!John Leslie Breck: American Impressionist, Stuhlman, Jonathan,Hirshler, Erica E. (#156770471529)
- v***c (1491)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly even with Media Mail. Book was packaged securely. The condition was near mint, with an excellent quality and appearance. I would rate this a Fantastic value. Communication was clear, concise and quick, and the seller was very helpful. I would most certainly do business with them again. Give them a look, and buy/bid with confidence. Thank you very much for your time, attention and help. Many Thanks!!! A+A+A+A+A+Stalin's Armour, 1941–1945: Soviet Tanks at War, Tucker-Jones, Anthony, 97815267 (#167205938836)
- t***a- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked very well, shipped ahead of schedule at the best shipping rate (free!) & received very quickly! Book is in better condition than described & very conservatively graded. Seller is excellent to do business with, a perfect communicator! Thanks very much from a very satisfied 1st time buyer! Would happily buy from again! Grade: A+Weight Watchers Mini Series: Best-Ever Chicken, Weight Watchers, 9781471131653 (#166452257869)