How five self-made men transformed the U.S into a global superpower.
Out of the turmoil of the Civil War, America enters an age of enlightenment driven by five insightful men that will change the landscape of the country forever.
As it recovers from the Civil War, America undertakes the largest building phase of the country's history, driven by railroads, oil, and steel.
J.P. Morgan arrives on the scene and expedites growth through finance. Steel and oil are just the beginning.
Railroads, oil, steel, and electricity have all been harnessed in less than 50 years, but the face of America will never be the same.