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In Vanderbilt, Cooper and Howe chronicle the captivating saga of their ancestors, the Vanderbilts. From Cornelius Vanderbilt's humble beginnings to the family's opulent Gilded Age lifestyle and eventual decline, the book explores the complexities of wealth, power, and legacy in America.

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