These collections of archive documents are designed to provide the reader and student of the modern history of Britain and the Arab world with unique access to the contemporary documentation of a fascinating era. The early and middle years of the twentieth century saw the growth of an increasingly complex dynamic of Anglo -- Omani interrelations, with far-reaching political ramifications for both countries. At this time the wider government of Oman and the foreign policy of Britain was dominated by the process of Oman's cementing dependence on the British executive, which over the years established a colonial precedent of unusual intricacy. The very complexity of this system of rule -- fully exemplified for the first time in these volumes -- is of interest to the student of modern history, international relations and political science.
The material comprising these volumes has been selected from the archives of the Public Records Office (PRO) and other British institutions. The result is a comprehensive documentation of the wealth of analytical and decision-making communications which circulated between the steadily-growing number of British and Omani administrations involved in the colonial relationship. The books are grouped into specific subjects and organized chronologically so that the development in each area of historical significance may be seen. A detailed introduction and extensive index complete each volume.
