A tale told by Scheherazade, by Lewis H. Lapham

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January 1974 Issue [Countersigns]

A tale told by Scheherazade

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1969-1974 1971-1981 20th century Arab countries Economic conditions Energy policy Foreign relations Petroleum industry and trade United States

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