The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel

This bestseller explores the fascinating story of Emanuel Nobel, a key figure in early 20th-century Russian industry and one of the world's wealthiest men, whose life intersected with revolutionary upheaval and decline. It delves into the rise of the Russian petroleum empire built by the Nobel family, contrasting it with the turbulent personal history of Emanuel’s troubled acquaintance, Joseph Stalin. Spanning over a century of pivotal historical events, the book offers a compelling account of a forgotten titan of industry whose legacy is intertwined with some of history’s most dramatic changes.