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In this riveting episode of History Revisited, Mohit and Kanisha dive deep into the life of Jay Gould—the notorious 19th-century “robber baron” who locked horns with Cornelius Vanderbilt and nearly toppled the U.S. economy by scheming to corner the gold market. Discover how Gould’s ruthless tactics in the Erie Railroad War and beyond reshaped American business, sparked nationwide outrage, and paved the way for the first government regulations on big industry. Tune in for a fascinating look at the ambition, power plays, and corporate greed that still echo through our modern world.
In this riveting episode of History Revisited, Mohit and Kanisha dive deep into the life of Jay Gould—the notorious 19th-century “robber baron” who locked horns with Cornelius Vanderbilt and nearly toppled the U.S. economy by scheming to corner the gold market. Discover how Gould’s ruthless tactics in the Erie Railroad War and beyond reshaped American business, sparked nationwide outrage, and paved the way for the first government regulations on big industry. Tune in for a fascinating look at the ambition, power plays, and corporate greed that still echo through our modern world.