The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power

The Prize is a history of oil and its role in global economics and politics. The book traces oil's significance from the first well drilled in Pennsylvania through major historical events including two world wars, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm, and the Iraq War. It examines the economic and political conflicts that have surrounded oil for decades and their effects on world economies and international relations. Yergin's account covers the struggle for wealth and power connected to oil throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first. The updated edition includes an epilogue addressing current energy challenges. The book covers topics including geopolitics, energy, and global power dynamics.