The World of Cyrus Eaton |
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| Author:
| Gleisser, Marcus |
| ISBN: | 978-1-306-30330-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Kent State University Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $14.39 |
Book Description:
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An unpredictable financier and industrialist, Cyrus Eaton invested widely, earned millions, lost it all during the Depression, and then regained his fortune after WWII. This updated biography of Eaton brings into focus many events in the life of this controversial figure: his support of labor; his friendships with John L. Lewis, Fidel Castro, and Kruschev; and his interest and participation in the political arena. It addresses the man and the part he played in some controversial events...
More DescriptionAn unpredictable financier and industrialist, Cyrus Eaton invested widely, earned millions, lost it all during the Depression, and then regained his fortune after WWII. This updated biography of Eaton brings into focus many events in the life of this controversial figure: his support of labor; his friendships with John L. Lewis, Fidel Castro, and Kruschev; and his interest and participation in the political arena. It addresses the man and the part he played in some controversial events and issues of the twentieth century and redefines him as a man ahead of his time.