The King of Oil

The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

by: Daniel Ammann

in: Biographies

Summary:

The book delves into the controversial life of commodities trader Marc Rich, exploring his revolutionary impact on the oil markets and his infamous 1983 indictment on charges of tax evasion, which led to his decades-long status as a fugitive. It also covers his contentious pardon by President Bill Clinton in 2001, shedding light on Rich's secretive business dealings and his influence on global trade.

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