This second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 1928-1954.

Zusammenfassung
Based on unrestricted access to papers and personnel at BP, this 1994 second volume of BP's history aims to be an honest and comprehensive examination of the company in the period 19281954. It includes penetrating insights into the direction and management of the company, and analyses various important international crises.

Inhalt

Introduction; Part I. Depression, Recovery and War, 1928-45: 1. Management and finance, 1928-45; 2. A new concession and a 'fresh start' in Iran, 1932-9; 3. Operations and employment in Iran, 1928-39; 4. Co-operation in the markets, 1928-39; 5. Concessionary interests outside Iran, 1928-39; 6. The British Government and oil, 1928-39; 7. Research and technical progress, 1928-39; 8. War, 1939-45; 9. Transition in Iran, 1939-47; Part II. Postwar Expansion, 1946-51: 10. Management and finance, 1946-51; 11. The search for market outlets, 1943-51; 12. The Company and the British Government, 1946-51; 13. Politics and joint interests in the Middle East, 1946-51; 14. Operations and employment in Iran, 1946-51; Part III. Crisis in Iran, 1947-54: 15. The Supplemental Agreement, 1947-50; 16. Nationalisation, January-June 1951; 17. Eviction, June-October, 1951; 18. Failed initiatives, October 1951-August 1953; 19. The Consortium, August 1953-October 1954; Conclusion; Appendices; Biographical details.