J. P. Morgan: The Life and Deals of America's Banker - Insight and Analysis into the Founder of Modern Finance and the American Banking System
Meet the man who shaped Wall Street
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Quick Facts
| Author | J. R. MacGregor |
| Narrator | Kevin Kollins |
| Runtime | 3h34m |
| Published | September 12, 2019 |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 (145 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Business, Money & Finance, Banks & Banking |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
J.P. Morgan didn’t just build a bank—he forged an empire. This concise biography strips away the myth to reveal the raw deal-maker behind the marble columns. MacGregor zooms in on Morgan’s calculated gambles, his ruthless negotiations with railroad barons and steel tycoons, and the near-monopolies he engineered that still echo in today’s markets. The audiobook thrives on momentum, moving from Morgan’s Gilded Age machinations to the Panic of 1907, when his personal intervention bailed out the entire nation. Kevin Kollins delivers the performance like a seasoned auctioneer—crisp, authoritative, and just dry enough to keep the corporate drama engaging. It’s a masterclass in financial power moves, distilled into three propulsive hours.
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- Expert narration by Kevin Kollins brings every character and scene to life across 3h34m of immersive audio.
- Highly rated at 4.4 stars by 145 listeners.
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