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The History of the British Petroleum Company
Based on unrestricted access to papers and personnel at the British Petroleum Company, as well as numerous other sources, this second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 1928SH1954. Such a history inevitably touches on many different historical interests ranging from international relations to social, economic, political and military topics. It includes penetrating insights into the direction and management of the company, and deals with controversial episodes such as the international petroleum cartel and the crisis arising from Iran's oil nationalization.
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The History of the British Petroleum Company
Based on unrestricted access to papers and personnel at the British Petroleum Company, as well as numerous other sources, this second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 1928SH1954. Such a history inevitably touches on many different historical interests ranging from international relations to social, economic, political and military topics. It includes penetrating insights into the direction and management of the company, and deals with controversial episodes such as the international petroleum cartel and the crisis arising from Iran's oil nationalization.
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The History of the British Petroleum Company

The History of the British Petroleum Company

by J. H. Bamberg
The History of the British Petroleum Company

The History of the British Petroleum Company

by J. H. Bamberg

Overview

Based on unrestricted access to papers and personnel at the British Petroleum Company, as well as numerous other sources, this second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 1928SH1954. Such a history inevitably touches on many different historical interests ranging from international relations to social, economic, political and military topics. It includes penetrating insights into the direction and management of the company, and deals with controversial episodes such as the international petroleum cartel and the crisis arising from Iran's oil nationalization.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521117593
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 07/30/2009
Series: History of British Petroleum
Edition description: Reissue
Pages: 668
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.40(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Depression, Recovery and War, 1928–45: 1. Management and finance, 1928–45; 2. A new concession and a 'fresh start' in Iran, 1932–9; 3. Operations and employment in Iran, 1928–39; 4. Co-operation in the markets, 1928–39; 5. Concessionary interests outside Iran, 1928–39; 6. The British Government and oil, 1928–39; 7. Research and technical progress, 1928–39; 8. War, 1939–45; 9. Transition in Iran, 1939–47; Part II. Postwar Expansion, 1946–51: 10. Management and finance, 1946–51; 11. The search for market outlets, 1943–51; 12. The Company and the British Government, 1946–51; 13. Politics and joint interests in the Middle East, 1946–51; 14. Operations and employment in Iran, 1946–51; Part III. Crisis in Iran, 1947–54: 15. The Supplemental Agreement, 1947–50; 16. Nationalisation, January–June 1951; 17. Eviction, June-October, 1951; 18. Failed initiatives, October 1951–August 1953; 19. The Consortium, August 1953–October 1954; Conclusion; Appendices; Biographical details.
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