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Macris, Jeffrey R

Politics and security of the gulf Anglo-American hegemony and the shaping of a region - London Routledge 2010 - xvi,322p. ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Great Britain's legacy in the Persian Gulf -- World War II and the arrival of the Americans -- The early cold war, the loss of India, and Nasser's revolt against the British, 1946-1958 -- The British position in the Gulf under assault, 1958-67 -- Britain births a new Gulf order, 1968-71 -- The chaotic interregnum : America cries enough, 1972-1991 -- Pax Americana--bellum Americanum, 1991-present.

ISBN: 9780415778718

LCCN: 2009026905

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA994442 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015380532 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
British--History.--Persian Gulf Region
Americans--History.--Persian Gulf Region

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Persian Gulf Region--Strategic aspects--History.
Persian Gulf Region--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Foreign relations--Persian Gulf Region.
Persian Gulf Region--Foreign relations--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Foreign relations--Persian Gulf Region.

LC Class. No.: DS326 / .M246 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 355.0330536 / MA-P