Ron Chernow
What’s inside
Titan’ delves into the complex life of the oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Sr., chronicling his ascent to wealth and philanthropic legacy.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the roots of American corporate power
- Learning about the rise of the oil industry
- Gaining insights into early 20th-century philanthropy
- Exploring the balance between wealth and social responsibility
Key Points
- Rockefeller’s Early Life and Education
- The Formation of Standard Oil
- Rockefeller’s Business Practices and Monopoly
- Legal Challenges and Antitrust Laws
- Philanthropy and the Rockefeller Foundation
- Personal Life and Family
- The Legacy of John D. Rockefeller
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Biography lovers
- Business students
- Entrepreneurs
About the author
Ron Chernow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his biographies of historical figures in American finance.