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Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons
Written by Edward J. Renehan, Jr.
Narrated by George Wilson
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Author of The Kennedys at War and The Lion's Pride, Edward J. Renehan, Jr. presents a fascinating biography of one of the most hated and most admired American entrepreneurs of all time. Here, he sheds light on Wall Street magnate Jay Gould and his frequently overshadowed creativity. Gould was the quintessential robber baron and the original modern businessman whose financial examples persist even today.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Interesting topic and well written. A quick read which makes some effort at debunking some of the earlier un-researched claims of previous bios.