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# Deep dive on oil politics Global power shifts Previously classified docs The Oil Kings: How the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Power in the Middle East

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## Summary

> 📚 Unlock the hidden oil power plays that shaped today's world.

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## Key Features

- • **Inside the 1970s Power Pivot:** Discover why the U.S. shifted allegiance from Iran to Saudi Arabia, reshaping Middle East geopolitics.
- • **Economic Turmoil & Global Impact:** Understand how oil crises triggered financial instability still echoing today.
- • **Exclusive Interviews & Revelations:** Gain insights from key political figures behind historic decisions.
- • **Unearthed Secrets of Oil Diplomacy:** Access rare, declassified documents revealing Cold War oil strategies.
- • **A Must-Read for Policy & Energy Enthusiasts:** Stay ahead in conversations about energy, politics, and global power dynamics.

## Overview

The Oil Kings is a meticulously researched historical account revealing how oil influenced U.S. foreign policy in the 1970s, spotlighting the pivotal shift from Iran to Saudi Arabia. Drawing on newly declassified documents and exclusive interviews, it exposes the geopolitical maneuvers and economic crises that continue to impact global affairs.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #394,777 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Saudi Arabia History #39 in Oil & Energy Industry (Books) #67 in Iran History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (237) |
| Dimensions  | 6.13 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1439155186 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1439155189 |
| Item Weight  | 1.3 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 544 pages |
| Publication date  | September 11, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster |

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