ExxonMobil and American Power
by Steve Coll
Recommended by Bill McKibben
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An “extraordinary” and “monumental” exposé of Big Oil from twotime Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Coll (The Washington Post)In this, the first hardhitting examination of ExxonMobil—the largest and most powerful private corporation in the United States—Steve Coll reveals the true extent of its power. Private Empire pulls back the curtain, tracking th...
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Consider The Prize by Daniel Yergin. Recommended by 11 sources.
“Starts with a wide-angle chronicle of oil’s discovery and spread, moving through corporate maneuvers, statecraft, and technological shifts up to recent energy pressures. Useful as a deep contextual map for how oil shaped modern finance, geopolitics, and industry decisions; updated sections link historical patterns to today's energy challenges. Limitation: the narrative’s length and catalogue of deals and personalities can feel exhaustive, and readers seeking concise argumentation or practical prescriptions will find it repetitive and slow-going.”
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