Enkele bedenkingen bij de geschiedenis van Koninklijke Shell

Author(s)

  • E. Buyst

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18352/bmgn-lchr.6852

Keywords:

Business, Commercial relations, Shell

Abstract

K.E. Sluyterman, J. Jonker, J.L. van Zanden, S. Howarth, Geschiedenis van de Koninklijke Shell, I, Van nieuwkomer tot marktleider, 1890-1939, II, Stuwmotor van de koolwaterstofrevolutie, 1939-1973, III, Concureren in turbulente markten, 1973-2007, [IV], Bijlagen, cijfers, toelichting, volledige bibliografie en index [inclusief drie dvd's]

 

Some Reflections on the History of Royal Dutch Shell
The first positive feature of this impressive book is its unrelenting focus on a number of key issues. As a result, the authors succeed in presenting a coherent analysis of this complex global company. Another strong feature is the comprehensive and clear overview it provides of the rapid technological developments within the oil industry. Nevertheless, the origins of this fascinating firm could have been dealt with more thoroughly. The way in which the financial problems were solved during the start-up phase, in particular, remains shrouded in mystery. Furthermore, an interesting dimension could have been added had the concepts of Chandler been used. In addition, the chapter has not yet been closed on the ongoing conflict between Royal Dutch Shell and the local population in Nigeria.

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Published

2008-01-01

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Review Articles

How to Cite

Buyst, E. (2008). Enkele bedenkingen bij de geschiedenis van Koninklijke Shell. BMGN - Low Countries Historical Review, 123(3), 460-468. https://doi.org/10.18352/bmgn-lchr.6852