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Tycoon's War Stephen Dando-Collins

Tycoon's War By Stephen Dando-Collins

Tycoon's War by Stephen Dando-Collins


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Tycoon's War Summary

Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer by Stephen Dando-Collins

Written by a master storyteller, Tycoon's War is the remarkable account of an epic imperialist duel,a violent battle of the capitalist versus the idealist, money versus ambition, and a monumental clash of egos that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Americans. This incredible true story,impeccably researched and never before told in full,is packed with greed, intrigue, and some of the most hair-raising battle scenes ever written.

Tycoon's War Reviews

Magill Book Review, October 2009 Highly recommended Bookgasm.com, 2/18/10 A riveting read of battle and adventure in Central America of the 1850s...An amazing story of how deeply entrenched Americans have been in Central American life and politics...If you have any interest in Central American history...this is a fascinating book, and well worth your time. History in Review, 5/3/10 A well-written history, with much interesting information, and it reads like a drama. The Lone Star, November 2010 Tells, for the first time, the complete story of this epic clash of wills...Reveals the incredible truth behind Vanderbilt's legendary financial empire, showing just how far he was willing to go to keep it. This very interesting book will amaze you.

About Stephen Dando-Collins

Stephen Dando-Collins is an Australian-born historian who has written a number of fiction and nonfiction books, including Caesar's Legion and Standing Bear Is a Person. He lives in Tasmania.

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NLS9780306818561
9780306818561
0306818566
Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow America's Most Famous Military Adventurer by Stephen Dando-Collins
New
Paperback
Hachette Books
2009-09-22
400
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