The History of Oil, Skriuwer Com, Auke de Haan (9783565084845) — Readings Books

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The History of Oil
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The History of Oil

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????? What if oil isn't just fuel-but the blood of empires, wars, and buried secrets?

Explore 5,000 years of obsession-from Babylonian bitumen to Rockefeller's ruthlessness-in a book that stains your hands with truth.

???? EXPLOSIVE REVELATIONS:

Ancient Ingenuity: Ancient Chinese drilled 900-ft oil wells using bamboo - 1,800 years before Texas. Brutal Origins: Aztec temples sealed human sacrifices with bitumen - Spanish called it "devil's tar." Ruthless Barons: John D. Rockefeller paid thugs to sabotage rivals and hired snipers to shoot resisting farmers. LARGE PRINT EDITION: Crystal-clear text for marathon reading sessions.

?? DIRTY WARS & DIRTY TRUTHS:

Greek Fire: Byzantium's napalm that melted Crusader fleets. Pirates of Pennsylvania: Wildcatters bribing natives with poisoned whiskey. Hidden Empire: Medieval monks hid Persian oil-refining texts from the Inquisition.

?? A READER'S VERDICT:

"You'll side-eye every gas station afterward." - Dr. Rachel K., Energy Historian

????? UNEARTH THE DIRT. BEFORE IT BURIES US ALL.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
de Fryske Wrald
Date
11 November 2025
Pages
206
ISBN
9783565084845

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

????? What if oil isn't just fuel-but the blood of empires, wars, and buried secrets?

Explore 5,000 years of obsession-from Babylonian bitumen to Rockefeller's ruthlessness-in a book that stains your hands with truth.

???? EXPLOSIVE REVELATIONS:

Ancient Ingenuity: Ancient Chinese drilled 900-ft oil wells using bamboo - 1,800 years before Texas. Brutal Origins: Aztec temples sealed human sacrifices with bitumen - Spanish called it "devil's tar." Ruthless Barons: John D. Rockefeller paid thugs to sabotage rivals and hired snipers to shoot resisting farmers. LARGE PRINT EDITION: Crystal-clear text for marathon reading sessions.

?? DIRTY WARS & DIRTY TRUTHS:

Greek Fire: Byzantium's napalm that melted Crusader fleets. Pirates of Pennsylvania: Wildcatters bribing natives with poisoned whiskey. Hidden Empire: Medieval monks hid Persian oil-refining texts from the Inquisition.

?? A READER'S VERDICT:

"You'll side-eye every gas station afterward." - Dr. Rachel K., Energy Historian

????? UNEARTH THE DIRT. BEFORE IT BURIES US ALL.

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
de Fryske Wrald
Date
11 November 2025
Pages
206
ISBN
9783565084845