By Timothy C. Winegard,Sir Hew Strachan
Oil is the resource of wealth and financial chance. Oil can be the foundation resource of worldwide clash, toxicity and fiscal disparity. whilst did oil develop into this kind of strong commodity—during, and within the quick aftermath of, the 1st global War.
In his groundbreaking book The First global Oil War, Timothy C. Winegard argues that starting with the 1st international struggle, oil turned the preeminent commodity to guard nationwide defense and advertise family prosperity. For the 1st time in background, territory used to be particularly conquered to own oil fields and resources; vital cogs within the continuation of the industrialized war of the 20 th Century.
This unique and pioneering research analyzes the evolution of oil as a catalyst for either conflict and international relations, and connects the occasions of the 1st global battle to modern petroleum geo-politics and overseas aggression.
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