#404 | The Rise And Fall Of The Vanderbilts

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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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