The Life and Times of Andrew Carnegie

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Historian David Nasaw examines the complex life of Andrew Carnegie—one of the most successful businessmen and philanthropists in American history.

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Events: David Nasaw will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway, at 12th Street

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