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A Pipeline Runs Through It
The Story of Oil from Ancient Times to the First World War
Book • 2022
This book provides an in-depth look at the social, economic, and geopolitical forces involved in the transition to the modern oil age.
It explores the pre-industrial history of petroleum, large-scale production, and the development of the oil industry, highlighting themes of imperialist violence, economic exploitation, and environmental destruction.
The book also examines how oil influenced major historical events, including the outbreak of the First World War.
It explores the pre-industrial history of petroleum, large-scale production, and the development of the oil industry, highlighting themes of imperialist violence, economic exploitation, and environmental destruction.
The book also examines how oil influenced major historical events, including the outbreak of the First World War.
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Mentioned as a sprawling history of oil, explaining its impact throughout history.
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Best-of three: our country, books and games of the year
Mentioned by Andrew Miller as a sprawling history of oil, highlighting its dual nature as a blessing and a curse.
Best-of three: our country, books and games of the year
