Summary of Titan

di SellWave Audio (Autore)

SellWave Audio, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In Titan, Ron Chernow offers a groundbreaking and comprehensive biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., the first billionaire in history and the patriarch of one of America’s most influential dynasties. Rockefeller, a figure whose life has long been clouded by myth and controversy, is brought to life in this detailed account, offering new insights into both his public persona and private struggles. Based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s papers, Titan provides startling revelations that reshape our understanding of this complex figure. Born to a bigamous, snake-oil salesman father and a devout, straitlaced mother, Rockefeller’s rise from humble beginnings to become the world’s richest man is nothing short of remarkable. He achieved this by creating Standard Oil, a monopoly that controlled nearly 90 percent of America’s oil industry. While critics labeled it "the Octopus" for its aggressive tactics, including collusion with railroads, predatory pricing, and bribery, Rockefeller’s empire was central to the economic landscape of the post-Civil War United States. Chernow delves into the controversies surrounding Rockefeller, exposing his unscrupulous business methods and the battles he faced against trustbusters like Teddy Roosevelt. However, he also uncovers the more human side of Rockefeller, discarding the stereotype of the cold-hearted capitalist. A devout Baptist and philanthropist, Rockefeller’s immense wealth was used to fund numerous charitable causes, including the Rockefeller Foundation, the University of Chicago, and Rockefeller University. Chernow paints a nuanced portrait of Rockefeller as a man driven by a complex mixture of faith, ambition, and personal tragedy.

• Autore: SellWave Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 03:23:01
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: SellWave Audio
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798260861530