by Frederick Anscombe (Author)
What caused the decline of the Ottoman empire in the Persian Gulf? Why has history credited only London, not Istanbul, with bringing about the birth of the modern Gulf States? Using the Ottoman imperial archives, as well as European and Arab sources, Anscombe explains how the combination of poor communication, scarce resources, and misplaced security concerns undermined Istanbul's control and ultimately drove the Gulf shaikhs to seek independence with ties to the British.
Author Biography
Frederick F. Anscombe is assistant professor of history at American University in Bulgaria.
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.65 x 9.04 x 6.04 IN
Publication Date: October 01, 1997