The War of the Copper Kings: Greed, Power, and Politics

by Carl B. Glasscock

Greed and corruption, bribery and fraud, insiders getting fabulously rich while workers get robbed.

Sound familiar? That was the great battle for Butte, Montana, at the dawn of the 20th century when it was the richest hill on earth. Copper was the treasure, eagerly sought for wiring the modern world, and the hard rock below Butte was riddled with thick veins of the precious metal. Those who controlled the copper could make billions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931832218
• ISBN13: 9781931832212
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Riverbend
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"