Chronicles the humble beginnings and meteoric rise of the Standard Oil Company and the participation of John D. Rockefeller in its success.
Essay by Tony Gosling exposes the philanthropist J.D. Rockefeller as a greedy tyrant. Also features Ida M. Tarbell's exposee of Standard Oil.
Jack Beatty at the Atlantic Monthly examines the parallels between two powerful American capitalists, namely J.D. Rockefeller and Bill Gates.
PBS documentary tells the story of John D. Rockefeller and his powerful family. This companion site provides more details and program guides.
Fact sheet provides vital statistics and a brief biography of the former richest man in the world. Includes a photograph.
Resource guide furnishes biographies, timelines, letters, portraits, photos, a family tree, games and quizzes.
Short entry profiles the American industrialist and oil tycoon known for his philanthropic efforts
Provides a detailed biography of the American oil mogul and philanthropist and chronicles the rise of the Standard Oil Company.