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  • Taking on the Trust

  • The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller
  • Written by: Steve Weinberg
  • Narrated by: Pam Ward
  • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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Long before the rise of mega-corporations like Wal-Mart and Microsoft, Standard Oil controlled the oil industry with a monopolistic force unprecedented in American business history. Undaunted by the ruthless power of its owner, John D. Rockefeller, a fearless and ambitious reporter named Ida Minerva Tarbell confronted the company known simply as "The Trust".

Through her peerless fact gathering and devastating prose, Tarbell pioneered the new practice of investigative journalism. Her shocking discoveries about Standard Oil and Rockefeller led to a dramatic confrontation that culminated in the landmark 1911 Supreme Court antitrust decision, forever altering the landscape of modern American industry. Based on extensive research, Taking on the Trust is a vivid and dramatic history of the Progressive Era, with powerful resonance for the early 21st century.
©2008 Steve Weinberg (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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"This book tells a dramatic story in an engaging style and will be a good addition for both public and academic libraries." ( Library Journal)

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Rockefeller: a failure in government policy

I liked the historical context given, which included Tarbell's unique role in her time, not only to expose Rockefeller, but also corrupt, lenient, governments.

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