Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The life and career of the great 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist. The son of a poor Scottish immigrant, Carnegie built an empire in steel manufacturing before being bought out by US Steel. In Season 1, Episode 1, "Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel."

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