Empire of Rubber
Firestone’s Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia
Gregg Mitman
Discover the shocking story of America's hidden empire in Liberia with Empire of Rubber. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman uncovers the racial exploitation, environmental devastation, and political maneuvering of Firestone's takeover of Liberia to become America's rubber empire. Learn about the promises unfulfilled for the Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations and the widespread inequalities that fed unrest and rebellion. This captivating exposé of corporate greed and power will leave you questioning the impact of capitalism on vulnerable nations.
Publish Date
2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.69
ISBN
1620977966
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-12-30T22:02:24.000Z
Have read a bunch on this subject, and this is the most comprehensive book I’ve read on Liberia and the role of Firestone – source