#404 | The Rise And Fall Of The Vanderbilts

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It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all.

In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts.

• Jan Aertson's Journey to the New World

• Cornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation

• Vanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush

• Vanderbilt's transition to the railway industry

• Vanderbilt's immense wealth and his legacy

• The character of Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Commodore

• The inheritance and financial management of the Vanderbilt family

• The extravagant lifestyles and lavish spending of Vanderbilt descendants

• The decline of the Vanderbilt fortune and its causes

• Notable Vanderbilt legacies: Vanderbilt University, Biltmore Estate, and Grand Central Station

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/vanderbilts

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Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

Release date

Lydbog: 22. september 2023