Ian Fitzgerald: Oil: Power, Politics and Pipelines: The Story of Black Gold

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A fascinating overview of the substance that has shaped the modern world. In this persuasive account, Ian Fitzgerald tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it.

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