A. P. Giannini: Banker of America
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Perhaps more than any other individual, Amadeo Peter Giannini brought California into the twentieth century. Extending credit to ordinary working people, creating a financial empire through his branch... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0520082494
ISBN13:9780520082496
Release Date:November 1994
Publisher:University of California Press
Length:488 Pages
Weight:2.17 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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THE PEOPLE'S BANKER
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Most people today never heard of A.P. Giannini. Yet, they can probably thank him for most of the banking services that they take for granted: consumer loans, mortgages, interstate and branch banking. Giannini brought banking to the masses. Bonadio's book chronicles the life and struggles of this man who helped build California and modernized the whole business of banking.
A lesson in tenacity and the one track mind
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
When people say "You have a one track mind" they mean it as an insult.After reading this book about A. P. Giannini, you'll be able to take it as a compliment. What he did for banking in America we now take for granted. It wasn't always so. He had a single minded purpose, "To give the little guy a bank who will do business with him." He was going to do that no matter what! And he did.The man was a bull dog in his accomplishments! This an excellent book about a unique man who has largely been forgotten in our day.He created the modern bank.
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