The Myth of the Robber Barons

I just finished reading, for the second time, "The Myth of the Robber Barons", written by Burton W. Folsom Jr. Though only 134 pages plus notes, it's packed with information that gives voice to some truths about the rise of American business.

These are not just interesting anecdotes. This is hard hitting analysis of many of the business titans that operated in the power years of the development of the United States. You'll get a very different perspective from what you were taught in high school and college. It will make sense of what is going on in America today.

The media and the academic community, along with government, have long demonized big business and capitalism, making big business the villain and government the hero when the opposite is in fact the case. Do yourself a favor. Read this book