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It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all.
In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts.
- Jan Aertson's Journey to the New World
- Cornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation
- Vanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush
- Vanderbilt's transition to the railway industry
- Vanderbilt's immense wealth and his legacy
- The character of Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Commodore
- The inheritance and financial management of the Vanderbilt family
- The extravagant lifestyles and lavish spending of Vanderbilt descendants
- The decline of the Vanderbilt fortune and its causes
- Notable Vanderbilt legacies: Vanderbilt University, Biltmore Estate, and Grand Central Station
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/vanderbilts
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