Format:
XI, 329, VIII S.
,
Ill., Kt.
,
21 cm
ISBN:
9747534606
Content:
Machine generated contents note: Introduction -- 2 "The Celebrated Wells of Petroleum" -- 3 Twinzayo, Twinza, and Taw-dwin -- 4 Early British Commercial Interest in Yenangyaung -- S An "Implicit Belief' in the Future of Burmese Oil -- 6 The Rise and Decline of the Arakan Oil Fields -- 7 "Troublous Times": The Aftermath of 1885 -- 8 Turbulence on the "Seas of Petroleum" -- 9 Growth and Protection -- 10 The Indian Market -- 11 "A Matter of Great Imperial Importance" -- 12 Competition on the Twinza Reserves -- 13 The "Oil-Boom" is Over -- 14 Conclusion
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-316) and index
Language:
English
Keywords:
Birma
;
Erdölindustrie
;
Geschichte 1885-1915
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy031/2001353454.html
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