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The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company

The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company

Gilbert Holland Montague

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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9781417932283
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The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company is a historical book written by Gilbert Holland Montague. The book is a detailed account of the rise and growth of the Standard Oil Company, which was founded by John D. Rockefeller in the late 19th century. The author traces the history of the company from its inception to its eventual dominance in the oil industry.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the business practices and strategies employed by the company, including its aggressive acquisition of smaller oil companies, its control of the transportation and distribution networks, and its use of vertical integration to control every aspect of the oil industry. The author also explores the legal and ethical controversies surrounding the company, including its antitrust violations and accusations of monopolistic practices.The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company is a well-researched and informative book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the history of one of the most influential companies in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the oil industry, business history, and the evolution of corporate power in America.1902. The study of the Standard Oil Company was undertaken by the author while Ricardo Scholar in Economics at Harvard University and is based on reports of the investigation of railroads in New York State by Hepburn Committee in 1879, the Congressional committee investigation of trusts of 1888, and the Industrial Commission, 1900. Standard Oil’s relations with railroads and pipe lines and effect of those relations.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.

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