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OverviewBased 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 is 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. This volume is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the background to the politics of the Gulf. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon C. SmithPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9780197261972ISBN 10: 0197261973 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 01 December 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsIntroduction; Oil Expansion and its Consequences, 1950-1; Investment and Administrative Problems, 1952-5; Kuwait, Egypt and the Suez Crisis, 1956; Kuwait and the Arab World, 1957-9; Kuwait's Progress towards Independence, 1959-61; Dependence and Independence, 1961-5; ConclusionReviewsBrisk, 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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