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S7 E5: A New Thing in Human History
Scene on Radio: Capitalism
The Rise of Ruthless Capitalists during the Gilded Age
This chapter explores the dominance of ruthless capitalists like Cornelius Vanderbilt and Andrew Carnegie during the Gilded Age, highlighting their cutthroat tactics and the emergence of the term 'robber barons'. It also delves into the extreme inequality and opulent consumption by the rich, contrasting the mainstream narrative with the reality of historical forces shaping America's history.
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