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Oil Politics and the Global Scramble for Supples
A historical survey discusses world oil power, noting United States dominance, Dutch Shell and Standard Oil influence, and wartime controls. It traces regional production from Texas and Oklahoma to Mexico and Russia, highlighting key figures like Edgar L. Marston and Harry F. Sinclair and events shaping oil nationalism and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson C. Welliver
Munpey's
United States
England
Persia
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Royal Dutch- Shell
Germany
Standard
Galicia
Roumania
Britain
Royal Dutch Shell
East
Indies
Dutch-Shell
London
Rothschild
Royal Dutch
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Dutch Shell
Borneo
Java
Sumatra
British India
Russia
America
Roxana Oil Company
Texas
Mexican
Tampico
Mexico
Colombia
Venezuela
Holland
Palembang
Dutch East Indies
California
Wyoming
Baku
Caucasus
Turkey
Europe
Licely
Mexican Eagle Oil Company
Mexican Eagle
Oklahoma
East St. Louis
American Carib Syndicate
Atlantic Gulf Oil Company
Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies Steamship Company
Tepetate
North
Cushing Field
Ranger
Cushing
Texas & Pacific
Edgar L. Marston
New York
Texas & Pacific Coal & Oil Company
Marston
McClosky
Argonauts
Klondike
Maraton
B. C. Conferse
Texas & Pacific Goal & Oll
Texas & Pacific Coal & Oil
Doheny
Mexican Petroleum Group
Mr. Doheny
Kansas
Ken
Tucky
Kentucky
Midwest Refining
Ohio Oil Company
Texas Company
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair Oil & Refining Corporation
Sinclair