The gentleman banker : Amadeo Peter Giannini, a biographical novel / by Giorgio A. Chiarva ; translated by Martina Benedetti Marshall and Danielle Guida ; edited by Donatella Melucci ; with a contribution of The Italian Cultural Society of Washington, D.C.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chiarva, Giorgio A., author.

Contributor:

Melucci, Donatella, editor.

Standardized Title:

Banchiere galantuomo. English

Language:

English

Italian

Subjects (All):

Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949--Fiction.

Giannini, Amadeo Peter.

Giannini, Amadeo Peter, 1870-1949.

Italian Americans--Fiction.

Italian Americans.

Bankers--Fiction.

Bankers.

Genre:

Fiction.

Novels.

Physical Description:

viii, 324 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Thespring/New Academia Publishing, 2022.

Summary:

"This biographical novel recounts the extraordinary intuitions of the Italian-American visionary founder of the world's largest bank, the Bank of America. Amadeo Peter, or AP for his San Francisco friends, dedicated his life to generate wealth for the people of his home town, in particular for the Italian immigrant's community. He was an innovator and humanist, who always put the common good ahead of personal gain. He revolutionized the banking system when he financed the reconstruction of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake by making micro-loans to hundreds of Italian immigrants lacking collateral. The other banks, which required collateral in order to make a loan, were unable to put the money into circulation. He was a visionary in the film industry, financing the movie, The Kid, by an unknown and extravagant Charlie Chaplin who was turned down by other banks. It was the first time a loan was granted without interest, and repaid from box office revenues. The same happened with Walt Disney for his masterpiece, Snow White. In addition, Giannini realized the potential of the new audio technology developed by two young inventors, Bill Hewlett and David Packard, and put them in touch with Disney for his following productions, and financed the industry that the two entrepreneurs began in a garage in Palo Alto. Another successful project financed by Giannini's bank was the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. The loan was granted without interest, and with the correct understanding that it would be repaid from toll revenues. Giannini revealed his acumen as a venture capitalist when he persuaded Henry Kaiser to convert his enterprise from the construction of roads and bridges to ship building. During WWII, with Giannini's encouragement, the shipyard was able to build 24 ships in record time, which were used to transport the troops to Europe. After the war, Giannini's bank contributed $37M to Italy's reconstruction, one year in advance of the Marshall Plan. And much more...This book tells it all"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9798985221404

OCLC:

1289232042

Publisher Number:

99989755517