Geisst, Charles R.
Monopolies in America : Empire Builders and Their Enemies from Jay Gould to Bill Gates. - 1 online resource (270 pages)
Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 The "Monopolist Menace" (1860-1890) -- 2 "Good" and "Bad" Trusts (1890-1920) -- 3 Looking the Other Way (1920-1930) -- 4 Collapsing Empires (1930-1940) -- 5 Concentrating on Fascism (1940-1953) -- 6 Déjà Vu (1954-1969) -- 7 Bearing Down (1970-1982) -- 8 Good-bye Antitrust (1983-1999) -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
In this study, the author traces the rise of monopolies from the railroad era to today's computer software empires. The history of monopolies has been dominated by strong and charismatic personalities. This work tells tells the stories behind the individuals.
9780195352665
Big business -- United States -- History.
Monopolies -- United States -- History.
Electronic books.
HD2757.2 -- .G45 2000eb
338.820973
Monopolies in America : Empire Builders and Their Enemies from Jay Gould to Bill Gates. - 1 online resource (270 pages)
Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 The "Monopolist Menace" (1860-1890) -- 2 "Good" and "Bad" Trusts (1890-1920) -- 3 Looking the Other Way (1920-1930) -- 4 Collapsing Empires (1930-1940) -- 5 Concentrating on Fascism (1940-1953) -- 6 Déjà Vu (1954-1969) -- 7 Bearing Down (1970-1982) -- 8 Good-bye Antitrust (1983-1999) -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
In this study, the author traces the rise of monopolies from the railroad era to today's computer software empires. The history of monopolies has been dominated by strong and charismatic personalities. This work tells tells the stories behind the individuals.
9780195352665
Big business -- United States -- History.
Monopolies -- United States -- History.
Electronic books.
HD2757.2 -- .G45 2000eb
338.820973