What William Cecil has accomplished at Biltmore Estate is one of the great preservation success stories of all time. He has set a high standard for what all historic house museums strive for: magnificently preserved buildings and grounds; engaging interpretation; and--perhaps most challenging of all--economic self-sufficiency. It is no surprise that Biltmore Estate is widely recognized as one of America's finest places to visit. --Richard Moe; President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation "Biltmore is a glorious national historic landmark that; through creative vision and entrepreneurial management; preserves and provides insight into a way of life in the early 1900s. Bill is the imaginative and multifaceted leader who has built this great monument to enrich his community. George and I admire his dedication and success." --George and Abby Rockefeller O'Neill "Bill Cecil and his team at Biltmore Estate have sure proved that they know how to build a successful business. They did it the old-fashioned way: embrace a bold idea that others said could not be done and--through commitment; determination; and hard work--bring it to life. Their achievement against the odds is inspiring; and their vision and perseverance are valuable lessons to us all." --Don Logan; Chairman; Media Communications Group; Time Warner "If George Vanderbilt did nothing more than engage the two most prominent and storied designers of their time; architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted; to carry out his vision of a European estate in the southern Appalachians; he would have created an American icon. The beauty of the method by which the estate was executed and; even today; the meticulous attention to detail; in the presentation and care of the estate by William Cecil; have brought history to life." --Gary J. Walters; Chief Usher; The White House
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A fantastic and and informative readBy JohnThis book is incredibly well researched and gives an in depth analysis of race relations within the US. It furthermore proposes future areas of research which will be very relevant for our generation and seeks to give the reader a bit of a global context to consider these issues within. Over all this has been one of the best books I have read lately which touches on the topic of race in such a nuanced and detailed manner while maintaining a tone that is accessible for all readers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy A. StoverHighly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A MUST-READ for all high schools students ... and adults!By Jose Fernandez CalvoA tour-de-force that covers the subject from beginning to end with an incredibly well researched collaborative endeavor.Written in simple clear language that anyone can understand; it manages to convey the ridiculously unscientific nature of the "racial" worldview that dominates the US mindset; always in polite; pedagogical terms.Everybody MUST read this book; it will change the way you view the world.
