Publisher's Synopsis
The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company is a comprehensive historical account of the growth and dominance of the Standard Oil Company, one of the most powerful corporations in American history. Written by Gilbert Holland Montague, the book traces the company's origins in the mid-19th century, through its meteoric rise to become the largest oil company in the world, and its eventual dissolution in 1911. Montague examines the business practices of Standard Oil and its founder, John D. Rockefeller, including their aggressive acquisitions of competitors, the development of new technologies, and their control over the transportation and distribution of oil. The book also delves into the political and social implications of Standard Oil's monopoly, including its impact on labor relations, the environment, and the economy as a whole. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including company records, personal correspondence, and government documents, Montague provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important and controversial companies in American history. The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American business, industry, and capitalism.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.
