The History of the Standard Oil Company by Ida Tarbell
Bribery and Corruption
This book provides an in-depth investigation into the rise of the Standard Oil Company, revealing its unethical and monopolistic business practices. It chronicles the company's growth from a small oil refinery into a dominant force in the American economy, led by a cunning and ruthless businessman. The narrative exposes the company's tactics of crushing competition, exploiting workers, and manipulating prices, which eventually led to public outcry and legal action. This groundbreaking work contributed significantly to the breakup of Standard Oil and the establishment of anti-trust laws in the United States.
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- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (and Beyond) in English (Counterpunch)
- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)