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by V6VbqQp3Seu@Deleted
Apr 22, 2016
Informative and educational
I had seen most of the series back when I had cable. I'm glad that I purchased this because now I am able to watch it whenever I want. While it is absolutely informative and educational, it unfortunately also very much a Baby Boomer production. It has a bad habit of repeating itself way too many times. I suspect this is to allow for as many commercials as possible, as well as to make what is possibly a couple of hours worth of information into multiple hours. If all of the repeats were removed, there would probably be a good hour or maybe two of good information. I still like it and recommend it. Just be prepared to hear a lot of the same things over and over.
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by We24PlPpQty@Deleted
Nov 08, 2015
Vitally important to Americans
This fascinating history of the original development of corporate America immediately following the Civil War reveals the reasons for the Sherman Anti-Trust Act that, while in effect towards the later parts of this history, was largely prevented from its implementation by the corporate owners who, although they hated each other (well, they were envious of each other) eventually banded together to BUY Presidents who they expected to allow them to continue unabated until after one presidential assassination. It is a TRUE account of the facts albeit condensed and leaving the viewer that actually cares to look deeper into the specifics. But it WILL lead intelligent individuals to knowledge that will provide understanding of today's politics.
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by superman3423
Dec 30, 2015
great job by the history channel.
bunch of cry babies will say that it's not 100% accurate; oh well, if you're not a college history major who cares! and if you were a college major you wouldn't be buying these dvds. Sorry, internet trolls always have something to say. It's good enough and it really gets you engaged into the stories. buy it
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by lisaj1012012
Mar 19, 2022
Great way to bring history to life
While we knew this would be dramatized, we've been able to add it to our homeschool U.S. History class this year to make these men come more alive to our teens. My son really enjoys watching this and learns more of who helped shape our country and how they got there.
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by reed1290
May 24, 2016
Great Historical Docudrama
This DVD collection takes on a journey from the time of the railroad to the first automobile. Also talks about the beginnings of the American Workers Union. I had no idea Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan and Vanderbilt were in competition with one another.
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by rayweyio-0
Apr 01, 2023
Wanted this since I watched few clips of it when I used to work for the school.
Very interesting stories of how America is such a great nation!!!!!!
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by elduaneo2012
Feb 27, 2024
A must see history of what made this country great.
Fantastic DVD set that will keep you wanting more. Six hours of history that you did not learn in school .Total of three DVD's.
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by ladytomkins
Mar 02, 2017
Excellent Series
From manipulation to slave labor it all comes down to the money. Greed at its finest. Their legacy continues on in the education system, big Pharma, and vaccines. Educate yourselves, do the research.
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by vebracey2012
Oct 29, 2015
great movie
just seeing how america was build was inspiring. if they didn't think of these ideals america wouldn't be what it is today.
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by ac190xtsr1
Apr 19, 2019
A must see!
Watched this on the history channel when it debuted, everyone should take the time to watch it. I've added it to my collection. It was very entertaining and great purchase.
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The Men Who Built America (DVD, 2012)

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great job by the history channel.

Great way to bring history to life

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Wanted this since I watched few clips of it when I used to work for the school.

A must see history of what made this country great.

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