The World-Struggle for Oil by Pierre Paul Ernest L'Espagnol de la Tramerye
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"The World-Struggle for Oil" by Pierre Paul Ernest L'Espagnol de la Tramerye is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the geopolitical significance and the economic implications of oil as a vital resource influencing international relations, particularly in the context of post-World War I power dynamics. The narrative explores the competition for oil dominance among global powers, emphasizing the strategic importance of oil in maintaining empires and
military strength. At the start of the book, the author highlights the essential role that oil has come to play in modern governance and military capability. Key figures from the United States, Britain, and France recognize the need for an assertive oil policy to secure control over global oil reserves. The opening chapters detail the historical context of oil discovery, its rapid consumption increases, and the fierce competition between powerful trusts like Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell. The book establishes the groundwork for understanding how these entities shaped international politics, particularly during periods of conflict and economic upheaval, framing oil as a resource that is not only economically vital but also a source of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | L'Espagnol de la Tramerye, Pierre Paul Ernest, 1899- |
|---|---|
| Translator | Leese, Charles Leonard, 1895- |
| LoC No. | 24005470 |
| Uniform Title | La lutte mondiale pour le pétrole. English |
| Title | The World-Struggle for Oil |
| Credits |
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | War -- Economic aspects |
| Subject | Petroleum |
| Subject | Petroleum industry and trade |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61894 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 472 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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