UPC 9780814413623 Rich: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture
ISBN 9780814413623 - Rich: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture
ISBN 9780814413623 Rich: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture
Description 9780814413623
As Americans, we have been taught to be obsessed with money and the people who have it. We are curious about what they buy, where they vacation, and what separates them from the rest of us. "Rich" puts the American obsession with all things money into much-needed perspective and context, exposing the origins of the upper class. The book traces the history of the American rich from 1920 up to today, examining the who, what, when, where, and why of the wealthy elite. With its hundreds of compelling, real-life stories, "Rich" offers a fascinating window into this world few ever see. Samuel delves into the secrets about the rich and famous: Who were the Gateses, Bransons, and Trumps (and even Pa 9780814413623