The Empire of Business

by Andrew Carnegie

One of the greatest entrepreneurs in American history here shares his sensible, sage outlook on the economic affairs of the nation as a whole as it existed at the turn of the 20th century. This collection of essays discusses everything from the most personal aspects of the world of business-such as the virtues of hard work, dedication, thrift, sincerity, and other prudent qualities anyone aiming for success should embrace-to the most fundamental: the "bugaboo of trusts"; the state of the oil and steel industries in the United States; the best uses of tariffs; and more. Gathered from such popular publications of the era as The New York Evening Post, The New York Journal, Macmillan's Magazine, and others, and published in book form in 1902, this is a must-read look into the mind of one of the men who helped create the "American century." Entrepreneur and philanthropist ANDREW CARNEGIE (1835-1919) was born in Scotland and emigrated to America as a teenager. His Carnegie Steel Company launched the steel industry in Pittsburgh, and after its sale to J.P. Morgan, he devoted his life to philanthropic causes. His charitable organizations built more than 2,500 public libraries around the world, and gave away more than $350 million during his lifetime.

Genres: Business, Economics, Biography

345 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1902

About the author

Scottish-born American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie amassed a fortune in the steel industry and donated millions of dollars for the benefit of the public.

He led the enormous expansion in the late 19th century. He built a leadership role for the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away $350 million (in 2011, $225 billion), almost nine-tenths, to charities, foundations, and universities. His article, proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth," in 1889 called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and it stimulated a wave.

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Reviews

[Наталія Толмачова · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrew Carnegie: "A secret of success is simply honest work, ability, and concentration. There is no question about there being room at the top for exceptional men in any profession. These have not to seek patronage; the question is, rather, how can their services be secured, and, as with every profession, so in every line of business, there is plenty of room at the top. Your problem is, how to get there. The answer is simple: conduct your business with just a little more ability than the average man in your line. If you are only above the average, your success is secured, and the degree of success is in ratio to the greater degree of ability and attention which you give above the average."

Napoleon Hill: "Andrew Carnegie told me to write down the desired amount of money on a piece of paper and read it aloud twice a day."

Read the real Andrew Carnegie — his advice to young people remains relevant to this day. I especially recommend:

1. Wealth and Its Uses. From a lecture at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., January 1895.
2. The Road to Business Success: A Talk to Young Men. Lessons drawn from a long business career, 1885. From an address to students of the Curry Commercial College, Pittsburgh, June 23, 1885.
3. Business. From a Lecture Delivered at Cornell University, January 11, 1896.
4. How to Win Fortune, 1890. From The New York Tribune, April 13, 1890.

[Isaac Mashman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't so much a traditional book as it is a compilation of essays and letters that Andrew Carnegie published over the years. Originally published in 1902, I had the opportunity of getting a copy from the year 1913 and the thing that fascinates me the most is how applicable it is today. He discusses how to get rich, what to avoid, and problems with industrialization. It would be one of the books I'd keep if I could only read a few books again for the rest of my life. For you Napoleon Hill fans out there, you can see how in alignment Hill was in relation to Andrew's own perspectives which made Think and Grow Rich all the more impactful in my mind.