This book is a gripping account of the murky world of the international oil industry and its role in world politics. Scandals about oil are familiar to most of us. From George W. Bush's election victory to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; US politics and oil enjoy a controversially close relationship. The US economy relies upon the cheap and unlimited supply of this single fuel. William Engdahl takes the reader through a history of the oil industry's grip on the world economy. His revelations are startling.
#1231 in Books Walter Isaacson 2004-06-01 2004-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.60 x 6.12l; 1.73 #File Name: 074325807X586 pagesBenjamin Franklin An American Life
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. That Casual Guy on the $100 BillBy ClusterBookerThere are only two non-presidents on circulated United States currency: Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill and Benjamin Franklin on the $100. I haven't read the Alexander Hamilton biography by Ron Chernow but can clearly see why Franklin made it on the coveted $100 bill. Isaacson takes us all throughout Franklin's long; adventurous; migratory; industrious; scientific; social; eventful and interesting career. Pretty much any adjective can be sue to describe it. I can only imagine that Isaacson spent a lot more time researching than he originally thought and I am really glad that he didn't give up. Franklin lived by his idleness maxim and always seemed to be doing something that was fun. He was always constantly trying to improve everything around him. That's just one little aspect of his life they don't teach you when you were learning about Franklin in elementary school and it turns out there are a whole lot more. The tome Isaacson wrote provides a lot more of that substance and fully encompasses that aura of greatness around Franklin's life. If Franklin were to print and publish this I am sure there would be some parts Franklin would choose to omit; but that aspect is also what makes this book a page-turner. You will be surprised to learn that Franklin did more than just sign a few important government documents and discover electricity.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Benjamin Franklin by Walter IsaacsonBy CustomerA very well researched book as you would expect. This book offers the reader insights into the human condition; the fears that inhibits our development as individuals; the value of an inquisitive mind; advantages of networking; our self improvement. About Philosophies / Religion and Science;of thinking of how our talents can be pooled and be of benefit to others. This is not a book to be read as a story; but a thought provoking self development; thats comes with education and provides understanding of the future we wish for ourselves. I commend this book too all and in-particular to young people.Damien P1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Loved it!By jrboufIsaacson books are wonderful. First I read Einstein and was fascinated with the detail of the story. Because of that; I had to read Franklin. The detail is even more amazing.Read it. You`'ll be happy you did.
