Triumphant Democracy or Fifty Years' March of the Republic - Andrew Carnegie - Bog

""Triumphant Democracy or Fifty Years' March of the Republic"" is a historical book written by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist. The book chronicles the progress and growth of the United States of America over a period of fifty years, from the end of the Civil War to the early 1900s. Carnegie provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social changes that took place during this time, highlighting the role of democracy in shaping the country's success. The book also explores the challenges and obstacles that the country faced during this period, including the struggle for civil rights and the rise of industrialization. Overall, ""Triumphant Democracy"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the United States' development during a critical period in its history.1888. Andrew Carnegie's life was a true rags-to-riches story. Born to a poor Scottish family that immigrated to the United States, Carnegie became a powerful businessman and a leading force in the American steel industry. Today, he is remembered as an industrialist, millionaire, and philanthropist. Carnegie believed that the wealthy had an obligation to give back to society, so he donated much of his fortune to causes like education and peace. His writings, including numerous books and some 80 articles, evidence his awareness of the problems created by the demands and rewards of a society undergoing industrialization. Contents: The Republic; The American People; Cities and Towns; Conditions of Life; Occupations; Education; Religion; Pauperism and Crime; Agriculture; Manufactures; Mining; Trade and Commerce; Railways and Waterways; Art and Music; Literature; The Federal Constellation; Foreign Affairs; The Government's Nonpolitical Work; The National Balance Sheet; and General Reflections. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.