Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
by Ron Chernow
Ron Chernow’s biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. traces the remarkable life of an industrial giant and philanthropist. Titan explores Rockefeller’s role in the rise of Standard Oil, his impact on American capitalism, and the striking contradictions that made him both feared and admired.
About This Book
Titan examines the life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., one of the most influential figures in American capitalism.
The book presents Rockefeller’s contrasting public identities: a powerful industrialist associated with Standard Oil and a philanthropist who gave extensively to universities and medical centers.
His nearly 98 years brought him into conflict with competitors and reformers while making him a subject of public fascination and caricature.
Ron Chernow offers a detailed portrait of a figure whose motives, methods, and legacy remained deeply complex.
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