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Daniel YerginThe Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Daniel Yergin's The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power provides a comprehensive history of the oil industry, praised for its breadth and depth. Reviewers commend Yergin's engaging narrative and meticulous research. However, some criticize its dense detail and occasional dry passages. Still, it is widely regarded as a seminal work in energy history.
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Readers who enjoy The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power by Daniel Yergin are often fascinated by global economics, history, and geopolitical strategies related to natural resources. This book appeals to fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond and Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty.
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