Jack Beatty

"An engaging responsible and compelling book. It offers an excellent introduction to the epic sags of late 19th century America and an important for our time." The San Diego Union-Tribune

The book is a bit dated, and covers only a few highlights of the corporate world. The inclusion of excerpted segments from other works without commenting on why this part was included or that part wasn't obscured the editorial aspect of curating a volume of research. Frankly it made it difficult to believe the book was going anywhere. It was not a coherent reading experience.

More specific detail than usual about what was happening in each of the affected countries during 1914 leading up to the war. Interesting information, but a little bit dry.

outstanding. really interesting detailed discussion of Santa Clara decision.