1st Edition
Britain and the Arab Gulf after Empire Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, 1971-1981
By Simon C. Smith
Copyright 2019
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
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Although Britain’s formal imperial role in the smaller, oil-rich Sheikhdoms of the Arab Gulf – Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – 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. It traces the historical events of the post-imperial years, including... Read more
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?
Biography
Simon C. Smith is Professor of International History at the University of Hull, UK.
