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The Rest Is HistoryNov 15, 2021

120. The Oil Weapon

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Notable books mentioned: The Prize by Daniel Yergin, Small is Beautiful by E.F. Shoemaker, the Heath government, State of Emergency by Dominic

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The Prize
Daniel Yergin

The host mentions 'The Prize' to highlight the historical significance of oil in shaping geopolitics and industrialization. The book provides an en…

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Small is Beautiful
E.F. Shoemaker

The host mentions 'Small is Beautiful' by E.F. Shoemaker as a pivotal work that influenced the ecological movement during the 1970s. This book is h…

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the Heath government

The host discusses the impact of the oil crisis on Edward Heath's government, highlighting the economic turmoil Britain faced during that period. T…

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120. The Oil Weapon mentions The Prize by Daniel Yergin, Small is Beautiful by E.F. Shoemaker, the Heath government, and State of Emergency by Dominic with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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1973: Major oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia quadruple the price of oil overnight, sending the West (particularly the United Kingdom) into crisis. The face of 20th century geopolitics is permanently altered. Slade are Christmas number 1. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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listeners interested in geopolitics and energy historyIndividuals interested in environmentalism and historical ecological movements.Historians and those interested in British political historyHistorians and readers interested in economic crises

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The Prize
Daniel Yergin
Best for listeners interested in geopolitics and energy historyOften cited around geopolitics and oil

“It's an absolutely brilliant book. It almost reads like a thriller. It's so interesting about the oil companies and about the geopolitical kind of the quest for oil, basically.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners interested in geopolitics and energy history
Key quote: “It's an absolutely brilliant book.”
The host mentions 'The Prize' to highlight the historical significance of oil in shaping geopolitics and industrialization. The book provides an engaging narrative about the oil industry and its impact on global power dynamics, making it essential reading for those interested in the subject.
ASIN: B0CVHGNZ27
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Small is Beautiful
E.F. Shoemaker
Best for Individuals interested in environmentalism and historical ecological movements.Often cited around environmentalism and oil crisis

“E.F. Shoemaker published his book, Small is Beautiful, which became a real Bible for the kind of 70s ecological movement.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in environmentalism and historical ecological movements.
Key quote: “E.F. Shoemaker published his book, Small is Beautiful, which became a real Bible for the kind of 70s ecological movement.”
The host mentions 'Small is Beautiful' by E.F. Shoemaker as a pivotal work that influenced the ecological movement during the 1970s. This book is highlighted as a response to the growing concerns about industrialization and the limits of growth in the context of the oil crisis.
ASIN: 0881791695
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the Heath government
Best for Historians and those interested in British political historyOften cited around Edward Heath's government

“Dominic, so you've written a fabulous book about the Heath government state of emergency, the way we were, Britain, 1970 to 1974.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in British political history
Key quote: “Britain basically has a nervous breakdown as a result of the...”
The host discusses the impact of the oil crisis on Edward Heath's government, highlighting the economic turmoil Britain faced during that period. They reference a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the state of emergency in Britain from 1970 to 1974, emphasizing the parallels with contemporary issues.
ASIN: B0CM851KNY
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State of Emergency
Dominic
Best for Historians and readers interested in economic crisesOften cited around oil crisis impact

“The discussion references the author's account of the three-day week in their excellent book 'State of Emergency', drawing parallels to current events.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and readers interested in economic crises
Key quote: “What the oil crisis does is it shines a very unsparing light on everything that's wrong with Britain's economic and political system.”
The host mentioned 'State of Emergency' to highlight the catastrophic effects of the oil crisis on Britain's economy and political landscape during the early 1970s. This book provides a detailed examination of the challenges faced by the Heath government during this tumultuous period.
ASIN: B08N2YDTRB
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Diamonds Are Forever

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