by Ron Chernow
First published 1991
The House of Morgan chronicles the rise of America's most influential banking family. From the Civil War to the 2008 financial crisis, the Morgans amass unparalleled wealth and power, shaping the course of the nation. As J.P. Morgan Sr. and his heirs expand their empire, they must navigate a world of political intrigue, family drama, and global upheaval. This definitive history reveals how the Morgans' insatiable ambition and daring risk-taking transformed the American economy.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, business, american, economics, 21st-century, finance, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-saga, rise-and-fall
Setting: United States
848 pages · Paperback · Grove Press