Private Empire

Delve into the inner workings of Big Oil with this monumental exposé by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Coll. Private Empire is the first hard-hitting examination of the largest and most powerful private corporation in the United States - ExxonMobil. Experience the thrill of the action as the book tracks the corporation's recent history, from the Exxon Valdez accident to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and highlights the central role it plays on the world stage. Introducing larger-than-life characters and exploring their high-stakes struggles, this news-breaking study is a defining portrait of Big Oil in American politics and foreign policy.