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A Century Of War: Anglo-American Oil Politics and the New World Order |
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Amazon Sales Rank: 32359
Publication Date: 2004-10-05
Publisher: Pluto Press
ISBN: 074532309X
Type: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 312
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This book is a gripping account of the murky world of the international oil industry and its role in world politics. Scandals about oil are familiar to most of us. From George W. Bush's election victory to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, US politics and oil enjoy a controversially close relationship. The US economy relies upon the cheap and unlimited supply of this single fuel. William Engdahl takes the reader through a history of the oil industry's grip on the world economy. His revelations are startling. Moving from the post-World War I
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Review: 2008-11-13
Do NOT read this book
There are many great reviews of this book so I wanted to make this a little more personal: First, I strongly believe that work as honest, and exceptional as this should be duly rewarded. But that is where my recommendation must end. Allow me to elaborate: my sincerest wish is that every reader of this book would be empowered with the knowledge this author offers. Unfortunately, I am not sure that would be the result as I personally have only experienced consternation and alienation when I touch on some of the insights in this book in conversation with others. The problem seems to be the chasm between the historical narrative this book lays out and that of your average compatriot is so wide that I and many others lack the skills to bridge them. I would love for this book to be the beginning of some great call to action and a gift of revelation not just for the reader but for those near and dear to them. But alas you can't force people to read, listen, understand, learn or love. You can only show them the door and they get to choose whether to walk through. So if you think you might read it buy at least two copies. One for yourself in case you don't follow my advise, and another copy for a friend, family member or coworker... in case you don't follow my advice.
Review: 2008-09-10
A Must-Read
Fascinating reading. An interesting slant on the oil-driven geopolitics. Argumentative enough. Loved every page of it.
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