Oil, War and Anglo-American Relations. American and British reactions to Mexico's expropriation of foreign oil properties, 1937-1941

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  • Name Diplomatic issues inc imperialism

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  • Mexico

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Deals with the nationalisation by the Mexican government of British and American oil assets in Mexico in 1938 and the subsequent negotiations by the two countries for a settlement with the government. Includes much on Mexican Eagle Petroleum Co and Royal Dutch Shell