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Description
1959 edition. No dustjacket. Hardcover has some shelf wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “The American Petroleum Industry the Age of Energy 1899-1959” by Harold F. Williamson offers a comprehensive account of the pivotal era that shaped the modern oil industry. Published in 1959, it captures the transformative period when oil became the dominant energy source, fueling the nation’s economic growth and influencing global affairs. Williamson, a renowned historian and economist, provides an authoritative and meticulously researched chronicle of the industry’s evolution, from the early days of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil to the rise of corporate giants like Texaco, Gulf, and Mobil. This volume is a must-have for collectors and scholars interested in the history of energy, industrialization, and the economic forces that propelled the United States into a global superpower. With its insightful analysis and rich historical context, it offers a captivating exploration of the oil industry’s impact on society, politics, and the environment.
