Astor The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune

by Katherine Howe, Anderson Cooper

HarperCollins Publishers · 2024 · 336 pages

Explore the epic saga of the Astor family, from their humble beginnings as fur traders to their reign over Gilded Age New York. This captivating biography traces their rise through shrewd investments in real estate and their profound influence on American society, revealing a dynasty marked by both immense wealth and dramatic downfall. For readers fascinated by American history, fortunes built and lost, and the enduring allure of powerful families, this is an unmissable journey.

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