Titan is a magnificent biography -balanced, revelatory, and elegantly written. Chernow is fast becoming one of my favorite biographers after reading Alexander Hamilton and now this. But he also uncovers the profound religiosity that drove him "to give all I could" his devotion to his family and the wry sense of humor that made him the country's most colorful codger. He was the terror of his competitors, the bogeyman of reformers, the delight of caricaturists-and an utter enigma.ĭrawing on unprecedented access to Rockefeller's private papers, Chernow reconstructs his subject's troubled origins (his father was a swindler and a bigamist) and his single-minded pursuit of wealth. Rockefeller, Sr., was known as both a rapacious robber baron, whose Standard Oil Company rode roughshod over an industry, and a philanthropist who donated money lavishly to universities and medical centers. Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefellers exceptionally rich trove of papers. Rockefeller, Sr by Chernow, Ron and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at .uk. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. written by Ron Chernow which was published in. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Titan: The Life of John D. In the course of his nearly 98 years, John D. (Paperback) Published September 7th 1999 by Vintage Books USA. Publication date 1999 Topics Rockefeller, John D., Jr. Brief Summary of Book: Titan: The Life of John D. Eccles Prize The Death of the Banker Titan: The Life of John D. In this endlessly engrossing book, National Book Award-winning biographer Ron Chernow devotes his penetrating powers of scholarship and insight to the Jekyll and Hyde of American capitalism. Ron Chernow’s bestselling books include The House of Morgan, winner of the National Book Award The Warburgs, which won the George S.
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