Sons of Wichita: How the Koch Brothers Became America's Most Powerful and Private Dynasty

By Daniel Schulman

Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Money

Journalist Daniel Schulman traces the history of the Koch family, from Fred Koch's oil-refining business to the four sons who inherited it. The book follows Charles and David Koch as they built Koch Industries into one of the largest private companies in America and became major forces in libertarian and conservative politics. It also covers the long legal battle between the brothers, with Bill and Frederick suing over control of the family company.

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• Shane Parrish: “This book is a fascinating tale of how the Koch family became one of America's most private and influential families. The book has everything you want in a good story.”