CNN anchor and author Anderson Cooper’s new book, “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty,” (Harper) chronicles the lives of some of the most remarkable members of the Vanderbilt family. Cooper, the great-great-great-grandson of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the richest man in 19th century America, sits down with Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Karen Tumulty to discuss the fabulous wealth, familial discord, triumphs and tragedies of this legendary American dynasty. This Washington Post Live Event originally aired … Continue reading VIDEO ~ WASHINGTON POST LIVE: Virtual Book Event with Anderson Cooper, “Vanderbilt :The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty”