Kuwait, 1950-1965: Britain, the al-Sabah, and Oil (British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Monographs) [Hardcover]

Simon C. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0197261973 | ISBN-13: 978-0197261972

Based on a wide range of official and private papers, this study examines the development of relations between Kuwait and Britain during the reign of Shaikh Abdullah Salim - a period of spectacular expansion in oil production. Of particular concern are Kuwait's role in the post-war British economy, the survival of the al-Sabah ruling family in an era of unprecedented change, and the interaction of Kuwait with the Arab world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Brisk, well-written book. Contemporary British History A coherent account of the period of British predominance in Kuwaiti affairs. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History By testing current ideas about Britain's role in the Middle East during this period against the Kuwait example Smith performs a valuable service for students of the region. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

About the Author

Simon C. Smith, Lecturer in International History, University of Hull.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: British Academy (March 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0197261973
• ISBN-13: 978-0197261972
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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