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010			_a 2019303208
020			_a9783959940689
020			_a9783959940665
082	0	4	_a338.27282095357 HE OI
100	1		_aHeard, David _934641
245	1	0	_aOil men, territorial ambitions and political agents : _bfrom pearls to oil in the trucial states of the Gulf : Vol. II _cDavid Heard
246	3	0	_aOil men territorial ambitions and political agents
260			_aBerlin, Germany : _bGerlach Press, _cc2019.
300			_a2 volumes, 461-778 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
490	0		_aGulf studies at Gerlach Press
520			_a"'Oil Men' represents a unique resource for the student of the challenges, both physical and political, of oil prospecting in a region with no infrastructure and no formal boundaries between local power bases. The book charts the slow and unexpected transformation of the emirates from poverty to undreamed-of wealth. Detailed coverage with extensive access to primary sources describes the frequently tortuous negotiations between oil companies, sheikhs and regional political agents, all of whom sought to protect their different vested interests. The author has had full access to company records which are quoted throughout, including progress reports, minutes of meetings, telegrams and other primary souces, which are collected in fill in volume 2"--Publisher's description.
650		0	_aPetroleum industry and trade _vPersian Gulf States _932539
650		7	_aEconomic history _9928
650		7	_aPetroleum industry and trade _94650
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