Customer Review: One of the few books that I enthusiastically have recommended. Great historical information for history buffs. Great economic information and how it effects us even today. It will truely help you understand the dynamics of war, politics, oil.
Customer Review: A book from Dr. L's class that help to shape my belief in freedom in the marketplace. A very good historical overview of the economics of the middle and late 20th Century. There are wonderful historical explanations of the rise of socialism in the west and communism in the east as well as the two... more info
Customer Review: Written in 1993, it is fascinating to re-read "Russia 2010" today, 11 years later -- but still 6 years before the ultimate forecast date of the title -- to see how Dan Yergin and Thane Gustafson's predictions are doing. Given the events of recent months, with the school massacre in southern Russia... more info
Customer Review: This book states rather accurately the reasons, events and the logic for the establishment of the cold war and our present emphasis on our Military Industrial Complex. This was a turning point in American history. Supporters of the conservative type will deny the accuracy of Mr. Yergin's scenario... more info
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