American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865–1900
2010 nonfiction book by H. W. Brands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865–1900 is a 2010 nonfiction book written by historian H. W. Brands. Published in print and as an audiobook, the book narrates thirty-five years of the history of the United States following the American Civil War. Brands's interpretation of the period emphasizes how the expansion of capitalism and ascent of businessmen transformed the country. This "triumph of capitalism",[1] in Brands's words, markedly improved the quality of life in the United States but threatened to subvert the egalitarian principles of democracy.
Author | H. W. Brands |
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Audio read by | Robertson Dean |
Subject | History |
Published | 2010 |
Publisher | Doubleday |
Media type | |
Pages | 624 |
ISBN | 978-0385523332 |
Reviewers praised the book's pace and readability. American Colossus received criticism for its dependence on secondary sources and citation of outdated works and for occasionally choppy transitions to topics less connected to the central theme. The Christian Century and Publishers Weekly considered the book's topic fitting for its time of publication. AudioFile complimented the audiobook edition's narration, provided by Robertson Dean.