The book "The World Struggle for Oil" by L'Espagnole de la Tramerie and Pierre Paul Ernest is a detailed study of the complex geopolitical situation in the world in connection with the raw material base of oil. This book details the history of the global competition between countries for control of oil resources, and analyzes the political, economic, and environmental consequences of this struggle. The authors explore in depth the various strategies used by countries in the struggle for oil, from diplomatic agreements to military conflicts. They pay attention to the influence of the geopolitics of oil markets on world politics and the attitude of countries to energy supply issues. "The World Struggle for Oil" offers readers insights into the complexities and contradictions in the modern energy sphere, and also inspires to think about the ways of development of the modern world, taking into account oil resources as a strategic resource.