Oil Imperialism: The International Struggle for Petroleum

Louis Fischer, 2016

Overview

The close alignment between the interests of oil companies and diplomatic policies was a significant political development between 1910 and 1920. This book delves into the increasing significance of oil for Soviet Russia during the early twentieth century. It further examines the geopolitical consequences of this growing importance within the region.

Who it's for

• Students of international relations and economic history.
• Researchers interested in early 20th-century geopolitical dynamics.
• Readers focused on the history of the oil industry.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 260
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis
• Year: 2016
• ISBN: 9781138655669
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Economics and Politics of Oil and Gas