Embark on a journey through the life of Andrew Carnegie, the quintessential embodiment of the American dream, with David Nasaw's comprehensive biography as your guide. Born to a modest Scottish family in 1835, Carnegie's tale is one of determination and transformation—from a young bobbin boy in a cotton factory to the wealthiest man of his era. Nasaw adeptly unravels the complexities of Carnegie, not just as the industrial magnate behind Carnegie Steel but as a self-taught intellectual, a fervent advocate for peace, and a philanthropist who chose to give away his amassed fortune for the greater good. Delve into his personal correspondence, unpublished writings, and relationship with eminent figures of his time to fully grasp the enigmatic character of a man who left an indelible mark on both industry and society.