have merely given what I believe to be a sufficient resumé of conditions leading up to the later economic developments in the United States.
Gustavus Myers.
September 1, 1909.
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PREFACE
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This work examines the origins of large American fortunes by analyzing the social and industrial systems that facilitate their accumulation. The author seeks to move beyond both celebratory narratives and sensationalist critiques to provide a factual, systemic interpretation of how these vast concentrations of wealth are formed.
have merely given what I believe to be a sufficient resumé of conditions leading up to the later economic developments in the United States.
Gustavus Myers.
September 1, 1909.