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This unauthorized biography sets out to expose the reality behind the exploits of the oil magnate and industrialist who is one of the world’s richest and most powerful men. From Lenin to Gorbachev, Hoover to Bush, Gaddafi to Prince Charles, Hammer has met and influenced many world leaders. He has survived years of FBI surveillance, the accusations of the Internal Revenue Service, and the suspicions of the CIA who suspect him of being a tool of communist governments. But what have been the true motives behind his deal-making, personal diplomacy, art collecting and humanitarian efforts? This book seeks to provide the answers.

Review: Margaret Thatcher, once that she’d had dealings with him in which she was impressed. That’s why I read it too.  You do hear his opinions on business items. I enjoyed this very much although it was a long read and I can see why Thatcher thought highly of him. I’d read it again at a later date.

Armand Hammer (May 21, 1898 – December 10, 1990) was an American business manager and owner, most closely associated with Occidental Petroleum, a company he ran from 1957 until his death. Called “Lenin’s chosen capitalist” by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.

Hammer’s business interests around the world and his “citizen diplomacy” helped him cultivate a wide network of friends and associates.