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Synopsis
Oil reshapes money, maps, and daily life—whether you live on a coast or in a capital city.
This book traces how a single resource moved to the center of global power, altering economies, diplomacy, and everyday routines around the world.
From the factories to the boardrooms, and from war rooms to parliament, the author explains how oil became a driver of markets, credit, and national strategy. It shows how production, control, and trade decisions ripple through societies, influencing policy, industry, and the balance of power.- Understand how oil influenced finance, shipping, and the credit system.
- See how governments, monopolies, and cartels shaped markets and prices.
- Learn the links between technology, military planning, and international relations.
- Explore how public policy and democracy interact with big-energy interests.
Oil and Power: How a single resource reshaped economies, diplomacy, and daily life
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Oil: Its Influence (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of oil and its profound impact on international relations, particularly in the aftermath of World War I. The author meticulously examines the shift from coal to oil as the primary fuel source for ships, a transformation that threatened the established power dynamics of empires, especially the British Empire. At the heart of this exploration lies the strategic maneuvering of various nations and corporations to secure control over oil resources. The narrative unveils the calculated efforts of the British, through entities like the Shell Transport and Trading Company, to establish a near-monopoly on global oil reserves. The book delves into the complex interplay of economic interests, political agendas, and the struggle for dominance in a world increasingly reliant on oil. The author skillfully dissects the motivations and strategies of key players, including the Standard Oil Company, the Royal Dutch, and various governments, as they vied for control of this vital resource. Ultimately, this book serves as a compelling testament to the transformative power of oil in shaping the geopolitical landscape, underscoring its role as a catalyst for both cooperation and conflict in the pursuit of energy security and global influence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330911730_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330911730
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