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John D Rockefeller

How to Take Over the World

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The Ruthless Ascendancy of Standard Oil

This chapter explores the aggressive tactics employed by Rockefeller to dominate the oil refining industry, including the Cleveland massacre that allowed Standard Oil to seize control of competitors. It also examines his meticulous leadership style and the legal challenges that ultimately arose from the company's monopolistic practices.

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