The House of Morgan

An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance

The House of Morgan is an extensive historical account of the Morgan banking dynasty across four generations. Ron Chernow traces the evolution of the family firms from nineteenth century merchant banking to global financial dominance. The book examines major historical events, economic booms and busts, and the political influence wielded by the firm. It serves as a definitive study of the modern financial world and international capitalism.

by Ron Chernow

Simon & Schuster · First published 1990 · 812 pages