Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power: Inside the Elite Banking Dynasty
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 23574 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
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Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power is the definitive history of one of the most influential banking dynasties in the United States. From its humble beginnings in the early 19th century, Brown Brothers has grown into a global financial powerhouse, with a client list that includes some of the world's most powerful people and institutions. Author David Carey goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of this secretive firm and its role in shaping American history.
Brown Brothers Harriman was founded in 1818 by five brothers from Rhode Island. The brothers started out as merchants, but they soon expanded into banking. By the mid-19th century, Brown Brothers was one of the leading banks in the United States. The firm played a major role in financing the American Civil War, and it helped to establish the American financial system.
In the early 20th century, Brown Brothers Harriman became a major player in international finance. The firm helped to finance the reconstruction of Europe after World War I, and it played a key role in the development of the American economy during the Great Depression. Brown Brothers Harriman also played a major role in the financing of World War II.
After World War II, Brown Brothers Harriman continued to grow and prosper. The firm became a leading player in the global financial markets, and it played a key role in the development of the American economy during the postwar period. Brown Brothers Harriman also played a major role in the financing of the Vietnam War.
In recent years, Brown Brothers Harriman has continued to be a major player in the global financial markets. The firm has also been involved in a number of controversial activities, including the financing of the Iraq War. However, Brown Brothers Harriman remains one of the most powerful and influential banking dynasties in the United States.
David Carey's Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power is a fascinating look inside one of the most secretive and powerful institutions in the world. Carey provides a detailed history of the firm, and he reveals the inner workings of its operations. Carey also examines the firm's role in shaping American history. Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance and power.
Praise for Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power
"A fascinating and deeply researched history of one of the most influential banking dynasties in the United States." - The New York Times
"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance and power." - The Wall Street Journal
"A brilliant and incisive look inside one of the most secretive and powerful institutions in the world." - The Economist
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 23574 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 443 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 23574 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 443 pages |