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.

The 3039th greatest book of all time


Published
1904
Nationality
American
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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