The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance

Ron Chernow. Simon & Schuster, $20 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-671-73400-8

J. P. Morgan Sr.'s close relationship with Teddy Roosevelt; his son Jack Morgan's clientele of governments, finance ministers and central banks; and the Morgan realm's split under New Deal legislation are examined in detail in this National Book Award winner. ``Packed with revelations, Chernow's mammoth history demystifies the inner workings of the secretive Morgan banking empire,'' PW said . Photos . Author tour. (Mar.)

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