Astors: The High Society

A look at five generations of the colorful and wealthy family. Follows their story from its 18th-century beginnings, when fur trader John Jacob Astor became the richest man in the world. Chapters: 0:00 Biography: The Astors 1:06 John Jacob Astor’s Journey from Germany to America 5:19 Investing in...

45 min - Personal Finance & Careers - Biography

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