Oil: Power, Politics and Pipelines: The Story of Black Gold - Hardcover

by Ian Fitzgerald (Author)

This lavish full-color reference guide explores the fascinating history of the substance that changed the modern world: oil.

In this compelling 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.

Author Biography

Ian Fitzgerald has over 20 years experience as an editor and writer. He has worked for History Today, John Blake Books and Atlas Editions. He has covered subjects as wide ranging as the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and life in modern prisons. He is the author of several books, including The Deep State and Chernobyl.