“an aristocracy come to power, convinced of its own disinterested quality, believing itself above both petty partisan interest and material greed. The… — David Halberstam Copy Share Image
“It was against this backdrop that the great fortunes were made, fortunes which allowed the first families to dominate the society of… — David Halberstam Copy Share Image
“I remember clearly the deaths of three men. One was the richest man of the century, who, having clawed his way to… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image