Thomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
Thomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
Jay Gould, James Fisk, Leland Stanford: The Railroad “Robber Barons” were some of the richest, most influential men in American history. The term “robber baron” is usually applied to these men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on … Continue reading
Jay Gould, James Fisk, Leland Stanford: The Railroad “Robber Barons” The term “robber baron” is usually applied to these three men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on the business of political manipulation. Each had a profound … Continue reading
Jay Gould, James Fisk, Leland Stanford: The Railroad “Robber Barons” were some of the richest, most influential men in American history. The term “robber baron” is usually applied to these men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on … Continue reading