Tycoon's War: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invaded a Country to Overthrow American's Most Famous Military Adventurer

“A fascinating window into an era when the rules of industrial capitalism were in their infancy and gunboat diplomacy was standard operating procedure. … Dando-Collins tells this tale well, bringing the events and the personalities to vivid life. The book reads almost as a densely detailed screenplay treatment for a hell of a movie. … A terrific read.”