Britain's Revival and Fall in the Gulf: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Trucial States, 1950-71 (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of the Middle East) [Hardcover]

Simon C. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415331927 | ISBN-13: 978-0415331920 | Publication Date: June 24, 2004

Britain's relationship with the Gulf region remains one of the few unexplored episodes in the study of British decolonization. The decision, announced in 1968, to leave the Gulf within three years represented an explicit recognition by Britain that its 'East of Suez' role was at an end. This book examines the decision-making process which underpinned this reversal and considers the interaction between British decision-making, and local responses and initiatives, in shaping the modern Gulf. Using sources previously unavailable to scholars, Britain's Revival and Fall in the Gulf is a valuable addition to the studies on the modern Gulf.

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About the Author

Simon Smith was brought up in Kent and studied at Royal Holloway, University of London. In 1994, he became a British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow and since his appointment to the History Department at Hull University in 1997, he has lectured in international history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (June 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415331927
• ISBN-13: 978-0415331920
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,577,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > History > Middle East > Bahrain
  • #18 in Books > History > Middle East > Qatar
  • #64 in Books > History > Middle East > Kuwait

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