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Britain and the formation of the Gulf States : embers of empire /

This volume offers new insight into the end of the British Empire in the Middle East. It takes a fresh look at the relationship between Britain and the Gulf rulers at the height of the British Empire, and how its effects are still felt internationally today.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sato, Shohei, 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Manchester [UK] : Manchester University Press, 2016.
Series:Studies in imperialism (Manchester, England)
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • BRITAIN AND THE FORMATION OF THE GULF STATES: EMBERS OF EMPIRE; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright; CONTENTS; LIST OF MAPS AND FIGURES; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; MAPS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER ONE: 'Pirates' turned sovereign states, 1819-1964; CHAPTER TWO: Labour's clinging on to the Gulf, 1964-67; CHAPTER THREE: Jenkins and the withdrawal decision, 1968; CHAPTER FOUR: Dilemmas and delay, 1968-70; CHAPTER FIVE: The 'secret' agreement, July 1971; CHAPTER SIX: Formal sovereignty and continuing collaboration, 1972; CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.