The History of the British Petroleum Company, Volume 2: The Anglo-Iranian Years, 1928-1954

ISBN-13: 9780521259507 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 668 str.

J. H. Bamberg

Opis

Based on unrestricted access to papers and personnel at the British Petroleum Company, as well as numerous other sources, this second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 1928SH1954. Such a history inevitably touches on many different historical interests ranging from international relations to social, economic, political and military topics. It includes penetrating insights into the direction and management of the company, and deals with controversial episodes such as the international petroleum cartel and the crisis arising from Iran's oil nationalization.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: 'Intriguing and fascinating stuff …' The Oilman Weekly Newsletter

Spis treści

Introduction; Part I. Depression, Recovery and War, 1928–45: 1. Management and finance, 1928–45; 2. A new concession and a 'fresh start' in Iran, 1932–9; 3. Operations and employment in Iran, 1928–39; 4. Co-operation in the markets, 1928–39; 5. Concessionary interests outside Iran, 1928–39; 6. The British Government and oil, 1928–39; 7. Research and technical progress, 1928–39; 8. War, 1939–45; 9. Transition in Iran, 1939–47; Part II. Postwar Expansion, 1946–51: 10. Management and finance, 1946–51; 11. The search for market outlets, 1943–51; 12. The Company and the British Government, 1946–51; 13. Politics and joint interests in the Middle East, 1946–51; 14. Operations and employment in Iran, 1946–51; Part III. Crisis in Iran, 1947–54: 15. The Supplemental Agreement, 1947–50; 16. Nationalisation, January–June 1951; 17. Eviction, June-October, 1951; 18. Failed initiatives, October 1951–August 1953; 19. The Consortium, August 1953–October 1954; Conclusion; Appendices; Biographical details.