• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Standard Oil Company

The Standard Oil Company

Hardcover

Business BiographiesBusiness General20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1161514201
ISBN13: 9781161514209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Standard Oil Company by Elbert Hubbard is a historical account of the rise and fall of one of the most powerful and controversial corporations in American history. The book explores the origins of the company, its early successes, and the methods used by its founder, John D. Rockefeller, to dominate the oil industry. Hubbard delves into the company's business practices, including its aggressive tactics to eliminate competition, its monopolistic control over oil prices, and its ruthless treatment of workers. The author also examines the legal battles and public outcry that eventually led to the company's breakup in 1911. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, The Standard Oil Company provides a fascinating look into the inner workings of a corporate giant and its impact on American society and culture.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pamphlets: Elbert Hubbard's Selected Writings: Part 1, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103846.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Business General