Britain and the Arab Gulf After Empire: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, 1971-1981

ISBN-13: 9781138838697 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 208 str.

Simon C. Smith

Opis

Although Britain’s formal imperial role in the smaller, oil-rich sheikdoms of the Arab Gulf ended in 1971, Britain continued to have a strong interest and continuing presence in the region. This book explores the nature of Britain’s role after the formal end of empire.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. The Trials of Independence, 1971–1972  2. The Oil Revolution, 1973  3. Challenges and Opportunities, 1974–1977  4. Revolution and Reaction, 1978–1979  5. War and Peace, 1980  6. The Empire Strikes Back? 1981  Conclusion: Imperialism after Empire?

O autorze

Simon C. Smith is Professor of International History at the University of Hull, UK.