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John D.: The Founding Father of the Rockefellers

Book • 1980
This biography, the first to make use of materials in the Rockefeller Archives, delves into the life of John D. Rockefeller, exploring his rise to becoming the richest man in the world.

It examines his business practices, personal values, and the contradictions of his character, such as his aversion to losing money and his generosity in giving it away.

The book provides a comprehensive look at Rockefeller's role in the oil industry and his impact on corporate history.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by David Senra as the best biography on Rockefeller, hard to find.
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#368 Rockefeller's Autobiography
Mentioned by David Senra when comparing James J. Hill's early career to John D. Rockefeller's.
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#371 James J. Hill: The Empire Builder
Mentioned by David Senra in the context of John D. Rockefeller's life and business strategies.
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Sam Zemurray (The Fish That Ate the Whale)
Mentioned by David Senra in the introduction, comparing Jay Gould to John D. Rockefeller.
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#258: Jay Gould (Dark Genius of Wall Street)
Mentioned by David Senra as a book he read previously, focusing on John D. Rockefeller.
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#294 Napoleon
Mentioned by David Senra in the context of Rockefeller's business practices and their similarity to Bernays' methods.
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#256 Edward L. Bernays (Public Relations, Advertising, & Persuasion)
Mentioned by David Senra in the context of discussing John D. Rockefeller's life and business philosophy.
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#293: Ray Kroc (The Making of McDonald's)

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