Rogues' Gallery: The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money that Made the Metropolitan Museum

A fascinating reprint edition of Michael Gross's highly engaging non-fiction work, *Rogues' Gallery*. This book meticulously details the controversial figures, their immense wealth, and the often cutthroat philanthropy that underpinned the establishment and growth of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gross exposes the 'secret history' of the Gilded Age moguls and financiers who, through their rivalries and fortunes, shaped one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, money, power, and New York society. This hardcover book is offered in As New condition, presenting exceptionally well with crisp pages and a firm binding. Please note: This copy does not include a dust jacket.

• Author: Gross, Michael
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Year: 2009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• ISBN: 9780767924887