Andrew Carnegie

David Nasaw's biography of Andrew Carnegie is a meticulously researched and engaging account of Carnegie's life.

The book delves into Carnegie's early fortune, his involvement in the steel industry, and his later philanthropic efforts, including his campaigns against American involvement in the Spanish-American War and for international peace.

Nasaw uses a trove of new material, including unpublished chapters of Carnegie's Autobiography, personal letters, and extensive correspondence with notable figures, to paint a balanced and robust portrait of Carnegie.

The biography places Carnegie's life in cultural and political context, highlighting his contradictions as a ruthless businessman and a generous philanthropist.