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John D. Rockefeller: Robber Baron or Industrial Statesman?

John D. Rockefeller: Robber Baron or Industrial Statesman?

Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
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""John D. Rockefeller: Robber Baron Or Industrial Statesman?"" is a biography written by Earl Latham that explores the life and legacy of one of America's most controversial figures. John D. Rockefeller was a titan of industry, amassing a vast fortune through his oil company, Standard Oil, and becoming one of the wealthiest men in history. However, his business practices and ruthless tactics were often criticized as exploitative and anti-competitive, leading many to label him a ""robber baron.""Latham's book delves into the complex personality of Rockefeller, examining his early life, his rise to power, and his impact on American industry and society. The author presents a balanced view of the man, weighing his achievements against his flaws and controversies. Through extensive research and analysis, Latham offers insights into Rockefeller's motivations, strategies, and impact on the economy and politics of his time.The book also contextualizes Rockefeller's legacy within the broader history of American capitalism, exploring the rise of monopolies, the role of government regulation, and the tensions between business and labor. Through this lens, Latham raises important questions about the nature of power and wealth in American society and the responsibilities of those who hold them.Overall, ""John D. Rockefeller: Robber Baron Or Industrial Statesman?"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking biography that sheds light on one of the most influential figures in American history. It offers a nuanced perspective on Rockefeller's life and legacy, challenging readers to consider the complex ethical and economic issues that continue to shape our world today.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.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.
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John D. Parkinson

John D. Parkinson

Marques Vickers

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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In his book "John D. Parkinson: Eternally Elevating the Los Angeles Skyline", author Marques Vickers examines the architect's life and creative legacy. Parkinson is noted for his iconic Los Angeles landmarks. His most recognized works include the Los Angeles City Hall, Memorial Coliseum, Union Station, Bullock's Wilshire and the nucleus of USC's campus. Vickers photographs thirty-six of his standing projects and provides background details on their origins and design. Following four years of steady commissions in Seattle, Parkinson uprooted his practice to Los Angeles in 1894 following a series of financial reversals. Over the next forty years, he was credited with over 200 projects. Fifty remain today creating a blueprint for twentieth century Los Angeles modernism. Despite his achievements, output and recognition during his era, his name is nearly forgotten amongst memorable architects. Parkinson died in 1935 and both his son and grandson, who carried on his practice died within in twenty years. Their premature passing contributed towards his name receding from public recognition. Many of his prominent skyscrapers formed the core of Los Angeles' downtown financial, theatre and shopping districts. The decline of these sectors during the 1960s into squalor and vice further diminished his reputation. A current revitalization of Spring and Broadway Streets has renewed appreciation for Parkinson's classic designs and aesthetic contributions. The edition traces the improbable evolution of a master architect from his modest Lancashire, England background. Parkinson left school at thirteen, apprenticed with a Bolton architect while studying evenings at the local Mechanics Institute. His eventual immigration to America included formative stops in Winnipeg, Canada, Minneapolis and Napa. His genius and innovation first emerged in Seattle through Romanesque Revival styling. His classic Los Angeles designs were articulated through Beaux Arts, Spanish Renaissance and Art Deco. Photographed and elaborated upon in "John D. Parkinson: Eternally Elevating the Los Angeles Skyline" Seattle Years and Projects (1889-1894): Interurban BuildingB. F. Day Elementary SchoolAlexander HallGarrand Building Los Angeles Years and Projects (1895-1939)Homer Laughlin Building (Los Angeles' first steel-reinforced and fireproof structure)O.T. Johnson BuildingBrady Building (Los Angeles' first skyscraper)Trustee BuildingSecurity Bank BuildingAlexandria HotelBullock's Department StoreYorkshire ApartmentsPacific Southwest BankPershing Square RenovationRowan BuildingA.G. Bartlett BuildingWashington BuildingJunipero Serra BuildingCrocker Bank BuildingRosslyn Hotel and Rosslyn AnnexLos Angeles Theatre CenterSecurity Trust and Savings BuildingLos Angeles Memorial ColiseumMetropolitan Annex BuildingHotel Hayward AdditionSouthern California Gas Company ComplexUSC Gwynn Wilson Student Union BuildingLos Angeles City Hall ComplexTitle Insurance and TrustUSC Zumberge Hall of Science BuildingUSC George Finley Bovard BuildingBullock's Wilshire Department StoreLos Angeles Stock ExchangeBanks and Huntley BuildingTitle Guarantee and Trust Building
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John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller

Michael W Simmons

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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John D. Rockefeller is held to be one of the wealthiest men who ever lived; he is also one of the most controversial figures in American history. Born of the unlikely union between a strict Baptist matriarch and her husband, a bigamist, alleged rapist, and snake-oil salesman, Rockefeller's early childhood was spent learning how to shoulder an adult's responsibility for his family and turn a deaf ear to the gossip that followed wherever his father went.This book contains highlights from the extraordinarily long life of a man many believed to be little better than a criminal, preying on small business owners to establish the supremacy of the Standard Oil Trust. John D. Rockefeller crushed his competitors and sparked massive public outrage against his businesses. Yet he also saved thousands of lives and helped establish respect for evidence-based medicine in the United States. From his teen years as a bookkeeper in a small commodities trading firm, to his imperial rule over the oil industry, to his early retirement and the decades he spent establishing philanthropic trusts in the fields of education and medicine, you will learn that there is no simple way to pass judgment on John D. Rockefeller's life.
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