Hearst: Lord Of San Simeon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164507567)

Hearst: Lord of San Simeon is a biography written by Oliver Carlson that chronicles the life of William Randolph Hearst, one of the most influential figures in American journalism and politics during the 20th century. The book takes readers on a journey through Hearst's life, from his childhood in San Francisco to his rise to power as the owner of the largest newspaper chain in the country, and his eventual downfall.The book explores Hearst's complex personality, his relationships with powerful figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, and his controversial political views. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with women and his lavish lifestyle at his estate, San Simeon.Throughout the book, Carlson provides a detailed and well-researched account of Hearst's life, drawing on a variety of sources including personal letters, newspaper articles, and interviews with Hearst's friends and family. The result is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most fascinating and enigmatic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Carlson,Ernest Sutherland Bates
ISBN-10: 1164507567
ISBN-13: 9781164507567
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d