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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Geisst, Charles R.
Monopolies in America : Empire builders and their enemies
from Jay Gould to Bill Gates / Charles R. Geisst.
p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-19-512301-8
1. Monopolies--United States--History.
2. Big business--United States--History. I. Title.
HD2757.2.G45 2000 338.8'2'0973--dc21 99-14340

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