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#404 | The Rise And Fall Of The Vanderbilts
Category: Education
Duration: 00:20:57
Publish Date: 2023-09-21 22:00:00
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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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