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Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

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From the acclaimed, award-winning author of Alexander Hamilton here is the essential, endlessly engrossing biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.--the Jekyll-and-Hyde of American capitalism. In the course of his nearly 98 years, Rockefeller was known as both a rapacious robber baron, whose Standard Oil Company rode roughshod over an industry, and a philanthropist who donated money lavishly to universities and medical centers. He was the terror of his competitors, the bogeyman of reformers, the delight of caricaturists--and an utter enigma.

Drawing on unprecedented access to Rockefeller's private papers, Chernow reconstructs his subjects' troubled origins (his father was a swindler and a bigamist) and his single-minded pursuit of wealth. But he also uncovers the profound religiosity that drove him "to give all I could"; his devotion to his father; and the wry sense of humor that made him the country's most colorful codger. Titan is a magnificent biography--balanced, revelatory, elegantly written.

Book Details

ISBN: 

9781400077304

EAN: 

9781400077304

Binding: 

Paperback

Pages: 

832

Authors: 

Ron Chernow

Publisher: 

Vintage

Published Date: 2004-30-03

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Martin Spieldock
Well Done

Another great book from Chernow.

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thoughtful
Everything you ever wanted to know

Fascinating but oh so long

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Donny T.
The complete biography of JD Rockefeller

Everything you wanted to know about JD Rockefeller and was afraid to ask.

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gabe
Incredible & fascinating

This book sucks you in like a Time Machine & takes you back to when John D. Rockefeller was on top of the world.Extraordinary read. Greatly enjoyed it.

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C. M. Godfrey
Gilded Age

Whether you're interested in the oil industry, 19th Century capitalism, the Gilded Age or generous philanthropy, this book is a "must read." Rockefeller was a singular figure of his era. Before there was the internal combustion engine, crude oil was refined for kerosene used for lamp oil. There were lots of oil drillers and crude oil refiners. Rockefeller brought order to these and related businesses in ways that was often viewed as ruthless but also effective. With his enormous fortune, he funded the creation Spelman College and later the University of Chicago. He also founded the research institution now known as Rockefeller University.The details of Rockefeller's life and business affairs are chronicled beautifully in the engaging biography. I can recommend it without qualification.

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