Empire of Rubber

"Empire of Rubber" explores the history of how the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company established a vast rubber empire in Liberia during the early 20th century, driven by America's high demand for rubber and limited domestic production. Through detailed research, the book reveals the complex and often troubling intersections of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental impact within this colonial enterprise. It highlights the societal and political consequences faced by Liberians as they endured inequality, segregation, and unrest under this industrial expansion.