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Great American Investments
A History of the Bold Initiatives that Shaped a Nation
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Discover how America's boldest public investments transformed a nation and created opportunity In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized...
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Discover how America's boldest public investments transformed a nation and created opportunity
In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, Ellis explores how bold investments in people, land, and infrastructure transformed a young country into a land of unprecedented opportunity.
Each chapter brings to life the passionate advocates, unlikely coalitions, and dramatic turning points behind investments like the National Institutes of Health, NASA's moon mission, Social Security, and the National Parks. Ellis illuminates a powerful pattern: when America invests in its future despite political gridlock and public scepticism, everyone benefits across generations.
Readers will also discover:
- The visionary leaders who dared to think beyond the next election cycle and the coalitions they built
- How Land Grant Colleges revolutionized American education by making higher learning accessible to ordinary citizens
- The dramatic turning points that made the National Institutes of Health a force for medical breakthroughs
- Why Social Security succeeded in providing dignity and security for generations of American retirees
- Lessons from NASA's moon mission about what ambitious national investment can achieve when vision meets commitment
Perfect for investors, history enthusiasts, policy professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how bold public investments built modern America, Great American Investments offers timeless lessons about vision, persistence, and the enduring returns of investing in a nation's future.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394436750
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 June 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 158.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 431g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Charles D. Ellis, a bestselling author of over 20 books, has helped to shape current investment thinking. He has been an advisor to governments, universities, foundations, and families about their investment strategies. He has taught at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management and Yale College and was the founder of Greenwich Associates, which served financial institutions worldwide.
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