The King of Oil: The Secret Lives of Marc Rich,   ISBN:9780312570743

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I read "Metal Men" by Copetas when it was published in the 1980's. At the time it was a supposed expose about Marc Rich and his expoitative behavior and treachery, and was the only book written about him. There was never an interview with Rich in the book, and when I re-read it after the Clinton pardon in 2001 it still left me with a feeling that alot was missing.
This new book by Ammann is a satisfying, eye-opening piece of balanced journalism that sheds enough light on Rich's life and works to allow the reader to make his own judgment on the man and the circumstances.
A well-written read for anyone interested in the life and motivations of an international businessman and, by default, political figure.

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Pretty accurate ("Not far from the truth" - as Mr Rich would put it), balanced, and a good read. Well done.

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I was waiting for a book on the life of Marc Rich.
The Author here give a balanced account of the Rich story.
I read the whole book in 2 days a gripping story showing the human side of Marc Rich.
Love him or hate him you have to admire his abilities.
The chronicling of his business dealings are amazing taking you all over the globe.

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This is very well researched and well written account. If you know anything about markets, trading, politics then you simply have to read this book. IT certainly allows you to draw your own conclusions about the man.