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Book Synopsis: A larger-than-life account of family, greed, and a courtroom showdown between Big Oil rivals from the New York Times–bestselling author of Private Empire. Pulitzer Prize–winning author Steve Coll is renowned for “his ability to take complicated, significant business stories and turn them into quick-reading engaging narratives” (Chicago Tribune). Coll is at the height of his talents in this “riveting” tale of one of the most spectacular—and catastrophic—corporate takeovers of all time (Newsday). As the head of a sprawling oil empire, J. Paul Getty was once the world’s richest man. But by 1984, eight years after his death, Getty’s legacy was in tatters: His children were locked in a bitter feud over the family trust and the company he founded was riven by boardroom turmoil. Then Pennzoil made an agreement with Getty’s son, Gordon, to purchase Getty Oil. It was a done deal—until Texaco swooped in to claim the $10 billion prize.
What followed was an epic legal battle that pit “good ole boy” J. Hugh Liedtke of Pennzoil against the Wall Street brokers behind Texaco’s offer. The scandalous details of the case would shock the business world and change the landscape of the oil industry forever. With a large cast of colorful characters and the dramatic pacing of a novel, The Taking of Getty Oil is a “suspenseful” and “always intriguing” chronicle of one of the most fascinating chapters in American corporate history (Publishers Weekly).
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Step into the world of high-stakes drama and corporate intrigue with "The Taking of Getty Oil." Dive into a gripping account of family dynamics, greed, and an intense courtroom showdown between Big Oil giants. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll weaves together a narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat, delving deep into the tumultuous world of a sprawling oil empire and the devastating consequences of a bitter feud. Discover the captivating story that made waves in the business world and left a lasting impact on the oil industry.
Get ready to be captivated by the riveting tale of power, betrayal, and legal warfare in "The Taking of Getty Oil." Experience the larger-than-life saga of J. Paul Getty, once the world’s wealthiest man, and his legacy that crumbled in the face of family strife and boardroom chaos. Follow the intense battle between Pennzoil and Texaco as they fight tooth and nail for control of a multi-billion dollar empire. Uncover the scandalous twists and turns that shook the foundations of the business world and witness firsthand the epic clash that changed the course of corporate history forever.
Immerse yourself in a story filled with larger-than-life characters and pulse-pounding suspense with "The Taking of Getty Oil." Join a cast of colorful personalities as they navigate the treacherous waters of corporate power and greed. Experience the highs and lows of a high-stakes takeover battle that had the business world buzzing. If you’re looking for a gripping read that combines real-life drama with the pace of a thrilling novel, then dive into this compelling chronicle of one of the most captivating chapters in American corporate history.
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