John Pierpont Morgan and the Banking Industry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499421279)

The name J.P. Morgan may first bring to mind a large American bank, but it's the man behind the bank who's worth studying. Born in 1837, John Pierpont Morgan became one of the world's leading financial minds in the late 19th century. This biographical text explores Morgan's life and accomplishments, including his career in banking and his involvement in the steel industry, General Electric, and International Harvester. Through curriculum-focused text, primary sources, historical photographs, and a timeline, readers gain a full understanding of why Morgan is known as one of the United States' greatest entrepreneurs.

Author: David Machajewski
ISBN-10: 1499421273
ISBN-13: 9781499421279
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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