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Name: The Prize
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Author: Daniel Yergin

The Prize offers an in-depth look at the evolution of the petroleum industry from its early commercial beginnings to its central role in shaping world politics and economies. Drawing on extensive research, the book explores how oil has influenced the outcomes of both World Wars and the broader geopolitical landscape of the twentieth century. It examines the interplay between business enterprises, political forces, and military strategy, revealing the profound ways in which petroleum has driven history and continues to shape global affairs.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Daniel Yergin

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