Edited by Nahum N. GlatzerWith a new Foreword by Rodger Kamenetz “The question I put before you; as well as before myself; is the question of the meaning of Judaism for the Jews. Why do we call ourselves Jews? I want to speak to you not of an abstraction but of your own life . . . its authenticity and essence.†With these words; Martin Buber takes us on a journey into the heart of Judaism—its spirit; vision; and relevance to modern life.
#25410 in Books Charles R Morris 2006-10-03 2006-10-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.27 x 1.08 x 5.47l; .77 #File Name: 0805081348400 pagesThe Tycoons How Andrew Carnegie John D Rockefeller Jay Gould and J P Morgan Invented the American Supereconomy
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Giants in the earthBy Perry B. Alers; aka peebeeSince I got my Kindle; I have developed a taste for American history; in particular that for the years of the Revolution and then the absolutely transformative 19th Century. These four tycoons seem to me unique in that while the Industrial Revolution was in progress on both sides of the Atlantic; no comparable group of men appeared in Europe. Three of them virtually invented our modern industrial world; with their empires of railroads; oil; and steel; and the fourth; Morgan; presided over its financing. In forty years we went from Antietam to Standard Oil. The only flaw in the book is the author's digression into the technological problem of manufacturing interchangeable parts; presumably to use notes left over from his previous book on the subject. I recommend this to anyone interested in the wheels and pulleys hidden behind the cycloramas of flags and battles and preening generals we usually think of as History.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The key US business players of the 19th CenturyBy carlos dentonThe thing that makes this book especially useful is that the author weaves their stories into a general analysis of the dramatic changes that took place in the US economy; particularly in the second half of the 19th century. After the Civil War the US became a leading manufacturer; surpassing anything to be found in Europe; and these men had important roles in this process. Three of the four came from humble origins; while JP Morgan's father had already become an importasnt figure in the banking industry. Jay Gould; who was primarily a railroad man; was able to outsmart Cornelius Vanderbilt; the US' first tycoon and not covered in the book;; at times when the latter was being helped by Morgan. These are key players in forming the United States into what it became in the 20th century. A very interesting read!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The birth of efficient industry.By ronald a. mooreThis is a very interesting book full of meaningful facts and interesting anecdotes;unfortunately the organization of presentation is less than would be ideal.There are ;for example too many instances where you have an understanding of a situation that could have been possible earlier in the narrative had the information been related in a more suitable sequence.Overall I liked the book and feel it gave me a good overview of the subjects.
