It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all.

 

In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts.

 

• Jan Aertson's Journey to the New World
• Cornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation
• Vanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush
• Vanderbilt's transition to the railway industry
• Vanderbilt's immense wealth and his legacy
• The character of Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Commodore
• The inheritance and financial management of the Vanderbilt family
• The extravagant lifestyles and lavish spending of Vanderbilt descendants
• The decline of the Vanderbilt fortune and its causes
• Notable Vanderbilt legacies: Vanderbilt University, Biltmore Estate, and Grand Central Station

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/vanderbilts

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