Juan Vicente Gmez and the Oil Companies in Venezuela, 1908-1935 (Cambridge Latin American Studies)

After looking briefly at the reasons for the oil fraternity's choice of Venezuela, the book examines the relationship between Gòmez's government and the oil companies during this period. It deals with the government's initial encouragement, legislation, and unsuccessful attempts to increase production from the small number of companies operating before 1919.B. S. McBeth is the author of 'Juan Vicente Gmez and the Oil Companies in Venezuela, 1908-1935 (Cambridge Latin American Studies)', published 1983 under ISBN 9780521247177 and ISBN 0521247179.