The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432603038 : 1432603035 : 11 Jan 2005 : The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company is a comprehensive historical account of the growth and dominance of the Standard Oil Company, one of the most powerful corporations in American history. Written by Gilbert Holland Montague, the book traces the company's origins in the mid-19th century, through its meteoric rise to become the largest oil company in the world, and its eventual dissolution in 1911. Montague examines the business practices of Standard Oil and its founder, John D. Rockefeller, including their aggressive acquisitions of competitors, the development of new technologies, and their control over the transportation and distribution of oil. The book also delves into the political and social implications of Standard Oil's monopoly, including its impact on labor relations, the environment, and the economy as a whole. Drawing on a wealth of primary so