Oil

Power, Politics and Pipelines: The Story of Black Gold

Published by Sirius
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

This compelling account tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it.

Ian Fitzgerald covers such themes as technological innovation, cartels and collusions, oil's ever-depleting stocks and the rise of environmentalism, and its staggering influence on politics and business. Taking us from the days of oil barons like John D. Rockefeller and the first refineries of Standard Oil through to the formation of OPEC in the mid-20th century and the rise of fracking in the 21st, Oil explores everything from the creation of plastics to contemporary geopolitics.

About The Author

Ian Fitzgerald has over 20 years experience as an editor and writer. He has worked for History Today, John Blake Books and Atlas Editions. He has covered subjects as wide ranging as the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and life in modern prisons. He is the author of several books, including The Deep State and Chernobyl.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Sirius (April 6, 2027)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398880542

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