The American Petroleum Industry, Volume 2: The Age of Energy, 1899-1959 is a comprehensive historical account of the American oil industry during the first half of the 20th century. Written by Harold Francis Williamson, a leading authority on the subject, this book covers the period of time when the American oil industry became a dominant force in the global energy market.The book begins with an overview of the state of the industry at the turn of the century, including the rise of Standard Oil and the emergence of new ...
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The American Petroleum Industry, Volume 2: The Age of Energy, 1899-1959 is a comprehensive historical account of the American oil industry during the first half of the 20th century. Written by Harold Francis Williamson, a leading authority on the subject, this book covers the period of time when the American oil industry became a dominant force in the global energy market.The book begins with an overview of the state of the industry at the turn of the century, including the rise of Standard Oil and the emergence of new players in the market. It then explores the various technological advancements that enabled the industry to grow and expand, such as the development of drilling techniques and the introduction of new refining processes.Throughout the book, Williamson also examines the political and economic factors that shaped the industry, including the impact of World War I and II, the rise of the automobile industry, and the influence of government policies and regulations.The American Petroleum Industry, Volume 2: The Age of Energy, 1899-1959 is a meticulously researched and detailed account of a critical period in the history of the American oil industry. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of energy, technology, and American business.In Two Volumes. Volume 1, The Age Of Illumination, 1859-1899; Volume 2, The Age Of Energy, 1899-1959. Additional Author Is Gilbert C. Klose.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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