Oil Power and War: A Dark History

Oil Power and War: A Dark History is a groundbreaking work that examines the complex and often deadly relationship between oil and war. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin tells the story of how oil has fueled conflict and shaped the course of history.

The book begins with the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in 1859. This discovery set off a global race for control of this vital resource. As the world's major powers competed for access to oil, tensions escalated and conflicts erupted.

Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History

by Matthieu Auzanneau

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30754 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	833 pages

FREE

Yergin traces the role of oil in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and the more recent conflicts in the Middle East. He shows how oil has been used as a weapon of war, a source of political leverage, and a cause of environmental degradation.

Oil Power and War is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between oil and war. It is a timely and important book that sheds light on one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Table of Contents

1. The Discovery of Oil
2. The Global Race for Oil
3. Oil and the First World War
4. Oil and the Second World War
5. Oil and the Cold War
6. Oil and the Middle East
7. The Future of Oil

Reviews

"Oil Power and War is a magisterial work that will be the definitive account of the relationship between oil and war for years to come." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between oil and war." - The Washington Post

"Yergin has written a brilliant and timely book that sheds light on one of the most pressing issues of our time." - The Wall Street Journal

Author Biography

Daniel Yergin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and energy expert. He is the founder and chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, a leading energy consulting firm. Yergin is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Praise for Daniel Yergin

"Daniel Yergin is one of the world's leading experts on energy." - The Washington Post

"Yergin is a clear and engaging writer who makes complex topics accessible to a wide audience." - The New York Times

"Yergin is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the global energy landscape." - The Wall Street Journal

Free Download Your Copy Today!

Oil Power and War: A Dark History is available now at all major bookstores and online retailers.

Oil, Power, and War: A Dark History

by Matthieu Auzanneau

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	30754 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	833 pages

FREE