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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and hailed as “the best history of oil ever written” by Business Week, Daniel Yergin’s “spellbinding…irresistible” (The New York Times) account of the global pursuit of oil, money, and power addresses the ongoing energy crisis. Now with an epilogue that speaks directly to the current energy crisis, The Prize recounts the panoramic history of the world’s most important resource—oil. Daniel Yergin’s timeless book chronicles the struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for decades and that continues to fuel global rivalries, shake the world economy, and transform the destiny of men and nations. This updated edition categorically proves the unwavering significance of oil throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first by tracing economic and political clashes over precious “black gold.” With his far-reaching insight and in-depth research, Yergin is uniquely positioned to address the present battle over energy which undoubtedly ranks as one of the most vital issues of our time. The canvas of his narrative history is enormous—from the drilling of the first well in Pennsylvania through two great world wars to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm, and both the Iraq War and current climate change. The definitive work on the subject of oil, The Prize is a book of extraordinary breadth, riveting excitement, and great value—crucial to our understanding of world politics and the economy today—and tomorrow.

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Get ready to embark on an epic journey through the captivating world of oil, money, and power with The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this spellbinding account by Daniel Yergin is hailed as the best history of oil ever written. Dive deep into the ongoing energy crisis with this timeless book that chronicles the struggle for wealth and power surrounding oil for decades. Discover how oil has fueled global rivalries, shaken the world economy, and transformed the destiny of nations.

With its updated edition featuring an epilogue addressing the current energy crisis, The Prize highlights the unwavering significance of oil throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Daniel Yergin's far-reaching insight and in-depth research offer a unique perspective on the present battle over energy, which stands as one of the most critical issues of our time. From the drilling of the first well in Pennsylvania to modern-day climate change, this book traces the economic and political clashes over precious "black gold."

Immerse yourself in the definitive work on the subject of oil with The Prize. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of world politics and the economy. Explore the enormous canvas of narrative history that spans from past world wars to current events such as the Iraq War and climate change. The riveting excitement and great value of this book make it crucial for gaining insights into the complexities of our world today and tomorrow.

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