Rockefeller, a myth about wealth: a myth about wealth

Author: Ron Chernow
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: It is highly likely that the final assessment of John Davison Rockefeller in history will be that his contributions to exploration will be recognized as a milestone in human progress. The contributions of these generous and astute billionaires to modern science can be compared to the patronage provided by popes and numerous princes throughout history for the Renaissance. Among these billionaires, John Davison Rockefeller stands out as a leader. — Winston Churchill
You know, Rockefeller is known as the world's richest man, and he was certainly one of the most enigmatic figures I have ever encountered. Deeply calculating and deeply secretive. A man with no hair on his head or face, shrewd and thrifty, outwardly dignified and charitable, but in reality, the greatest rogue in the history of our country. — William James
John Davison Rockefeller was the wealthiest man in history and the founder of one of America's most famous corporate dynasties. How this icon truly looked has remained unexplored by generations of historians. Now, the National Book Award-winning Ron Chernow tells the story of this billionaire. With "extremely objective and elegant writing," he presents for the first time a detailed, fair, and in-depth portrayal of this industrial giant. As a book filled with astonishing insights and epoch-making significance...