Oil, God, and gold

Discover the true story behind the immense oil reserves of the Arabian desert, once dubbed "the most valuable commercial prize in history." This book uncovers the relentless diplomatic and corporate battles to secure and exploit this wealth, drawing on previously unreleased Aramco files, interviews, and international documents. It features key players like King Ibn Saud, Winston Churchill, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, detailing how the United States ultimately gained control of Saudi oil amidst war and cultural upheaval, becoming the dominant Western power in the Middle East.