Michael
Oct 19th 2008, 07:35 PM
Here's a little slice of American history, one that isn't likely to be well covered in traditional sources about how Cornelius Vanderbilt hired an army to invade Nicaragua, then in the hands of another US adventurer.
Imperialism for Beginners - A business magnate and an audacious adventurer go to battle for a slice of Central America. Power and profit hang in the balance. Guess who wins?
Book Review: Tycoon's War (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122005706156685241.html)
The review itself is interesting to read as it opens the door on a whole era of under-studied American history.
Imperialism for Beginners - A business magnate and an audacious adventurer go to battle for a slice of Central America. Power and profit hang in the balance. Guess who wins?
Book Review: Tycoon's War (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122005706156685241.html)
The review itself is interesting to read as it opens the door on a whole era of under-studied American history.