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Tells the untold story of how Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, and Texaco teamed up with the CIA and Department of State to thwart the plans of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who almost managed to reshape the Middle East.In 1954 Aristotle Onassis (long before he married Jacqueline Kennedy) made a bold business gamble: he tried to corner the crude oil shipping market by signing a deal with the King of Saudi Arabia. If it had worked, it would have reshaped the history of the Middle East. As it was, the proposed deal terrified British and U.S. oil companies and the Dulles brothers, who saw it as the first move in the nationalization of Saudi oil. Complicating things were the burgeoning Arab nationalist movement led by Egypts newly elected president, Gamal Nasser. And of course there were the Soviets, now without Stalin, eager to build influence in the region.This little known story about the collision of nationalism, money, celebrity, and oil sheds new light on the tangled history of the Middle East. Drawing on the authors immense knowledge of the Middle East, and original research incorporating unexplored declassified documents, the book is an eyeopener for students of U.S. foreign policy, anyone interested in the global oil business, and scholars and historians of the role of the U.S. in the Arab world.
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If you're interested in geopolitics and the oil industry, Crude Money is a must-read! The insights into the CIA's operations and their connection to figures like Onassis kept me turning pages. Just be ready for some complex discussions!
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Emily Chen
Not What I Expected
Crude Money promised to be a fascinating look at oil and power, but it ended up being quite dry and academic. It didn’t flow as easily as I hoped, and I struggled to stay engaged. Perhaps better for serious historians than casual readers like me.
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Raj Patel
Fascinating Connections Revealed
I loved how this book connects the dots between oil wealth and political power. Aristotle Onassis' story, alongside Saudi Arabia's history, was compelling. The author's deep research shines through and makes for a fascinating read!
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Sarah Al-Rahman
Insightful Read on Oil Tycoons
Crude Money gives an eye-opening perspective on the lives of oil magnates like Aristotle Onassis and their ties to geopolitics. The way the author weaves historical events with personal anecdotes makes it engaging. Definitely picked up a few facts I never knew about Saudi Arabia's role in it all!
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Lucas Johnson
A Bit Dense at Times
I expected a gripping storytelling but some parts felt too heavy on details. While the insights about the CIA's influence were interesting, it sometimes lost my attention. Still, worth a read for anyone into history or economics.
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