VANDERBILT: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty

Cornelius Vanderbilt built two empires--one in shipping and the other in railroads--that would make him the richest man in the world. At his death his son Billy "the Commodore," took over and doubled the money. Now the Commodore's great great great grandson Anderson Cooper and historian Katherine Howe explore the story of his legendary family. 16 pages of photos, some in color.