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Titan : The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow (1998, Hardcover)

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Explore the fascinating world of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. with this hardcover book titled "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." by Ron Chernow. Published by Random House Publishing Group in 1998, this book offers a comprehensive look into the life of the rich and famous businessman. Measuring 9.6 inches in length, 6.7 inches in width, and 2 inches in height, this book weighs 45.9 ounces and contains 800 pages. Written in English, this book is perfect for those interested in biography and autobiography genre. With a focus on the topic of rich and famous, business, and wealth, this book is a must-read for history buffs and entrepreneurs alike. Get your hands on this captivating read and delve into the world of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

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John D. Rockefeller, Sr.--history's first billionaire and the patriarch of America's most famous dynasty--is an icon whose true nature has eluded three generations of historians. Now Ron Chernow, the National Book Award-winning biographer of the Morgan and Warburg banking families, gives us a history of the mogul "etched with uncommon objectivity and literary grace . . . as detailed, balanced, and psychologically insightful a portrait of the tycoon as we may ever have" (Kirkus Reviews). Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller's exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book will indelibly alter our image of this most enigmatic capitalist. Born the son of a flamboyant, bigamous snake-oil salesman and a pious, straitlaced mother, Rockefeller rose from rustic origins to become the world's richest man by creating America's most powerful and feared monopoly, Standard Oil. Branded "the Octopus" by legions of muckrakers, the trust refined and marketed nearly 90 percent of the oil produced in America. Rockefeller was likely the most controversial businessman in our nation's history. Critics charged that his empire was built on unscrupulous tactics: grand-scale collusion with the railroads, predatory pricing, industrial espionage, and wholesale bribery of political officials. The titan spent more than thirty years dodging investigations until Teddy Roosevelt and his trustbusters embarked on a marathon crusade to bring Standard Oil to bay. While providing abundant new evidence of Rockefeller's misdeeds, Chernow discards the stereotype of the cold-blooded monster to sketch an unforgettably human portrait of a quirky, eccentric original. A devout Baptist and temperance advocate, Rockefeller gave money more generously--his chosen philanthropies included the Rockefeller Foundation, the University of Chicago, and what is today Rockefeller University--than anyone before him. Titan presents a finely nuanced portrait of a fascinating, complex man, synthesizing his public and private lives and disclosing numerous family scandals, tragedies, and misfortunes that have never before come to light. John D. Rockefeller's story captures a pivotal moment in American history, documenting the dramatic post-Civil War shift from small business to the rise of giant corporations that irrevocably transformed the nation. With cameos by Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, Jay Gould, William Vanderbilt, Ida Tarbell, Andrew Carnegie, Carl Jung, J. Pierpont Morgan, William James, Henry Clay Frick, Mark Twain, and Will Rogers, Titan turns Rockefeller's life into a vivid tapestry of American society in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is Ron Chernow's signal triumph that he narrates this monumental saga with all the sweep, drama, and insight that this giant subject deserves. From the Hardcover edition.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679438084
ISBN-13
9780679438083
eBay Product ID (ePID)
348298

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Book Title
Titan : the Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Author
Ron Chernow
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, Business
Publication Year
1998
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Number of Pages
800 Pages

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Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
2in
Item Width
6.7in
Item Weight
45.9 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ct275.R75c47 1998
Copyright Date
1998
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
97-033117
Dewey Decimal
338.7/622382/092 B
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by 5uigrad9Sep 04, 2006
Chernow the excellent historian
This is an excellent review of the Gilded Era, concentrating on John D. Rockefeller. Chernow gives a detailed history of the Titan, citing his many trials as a child, giving insight to his personality, and his need to succeed. However one feels about his methods of building his empire, one can understand his fervent religious beliefs, and his unsparing dedication to his family, his church, and his ability to explore new ways to enlarge his empire, and his dedication to the responsibility to then give away his millions. A very thoughtful analysis of the personality in the context of the era in which he lived. I think this would be a book all would find impossible to put down.
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by snow139Jun 25, 2018
Good book, interesting reading.
Interesting and detailed about the life of John Rockefeller. Ron Chernow always brings his subject to life. I have read his George Washington and his Alexander Hamilton and this one is following in the same footsteps as his writing of the others. However, I wish Mr. Chernow would not repeat himself as much as he does in each book.
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by 3fNugT7hTCG@Del...Aug 17, 2016
Perfectly written biography
I was just starting reading Titan but it's very interesting and well written. It will give you a glimpse of a great man in John Rockefeller. A recommended reading for anyone looking for inspiration.
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by ack9119pkJan 26, 2017
read it for book club
book in great shape. interesting story.
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by stevester700Feb 09, 2021
All You Ever Wanted to Know About John D. Rockefeller
One of the best biographies I've ever read! Ron Chernow is brilliant!
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