Age of Extremes

This book focuses on the end of the 19th century & the beginning decades of the 20th century. Key figures from the early years include Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, & J. P. Morgan, who became very wealthy in industry. Later years feature the conditions for workers, the rise of organized labor, & Jane Addams's efforts to reach out to the needy. The many illustrations & sidebars add to the interest of the presentation. Part of the History of US series.Hakim, Joy is the author of 'Age of Extremes' with ISBN 9780195077605 and ISBN 0195077601.