The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty by Peter Collier and David Horowitz

Chronicles the history of the Rockefeller family, focusing on the ruthless accumulation of wealth by John D. Rockefeller Sr., his son’s efforts to use philanthropy to restore the family’s public image, and the subsequent generations’ complex relationships with wealth, power, and privilege. The book explores the impact of immense wealth on individual personality, family tensions, and the family’s evolution from a monopolistic enterprise to a public institution, using unique access to family archives to present a detailed and often surprising account of the dynasty.