Shadows of Empire
Colonial Legacies and The Birth of Modern Gulf States
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This volume - the third in the series "Knowledge of the Gulf" - delves into the profound impact of colonial powers on the Gulf states, chronicling the struggles for independence and the formation of modern nation-states, offering a comprehensive analysis of political maneuvers, cultural exchanges, and resistance movements that have shaped the region's path to independence and the formation of its contemporary nation-states."Shadows of Empire: Colonial Legacies and the Birth of Modern Gulf States" analyses the Gulf region's colonial history, particularly the British one, showcasing the modern s...
This volume - the third in the series "Knowledge of the Gulf" - delves into the profound impact of colonial powers on the Gulf states, chronicling the struggles for independence and the formation of modern nation-states, offering a comprehensive analysis of political maneuvers, cultural exchanges, and resistance movements that have shaped the region's path to independence and the formation of its contemporary nation-states."Shadows of Empire: Colonial Legacies and the Birth of Modern Gulf States" analyses the Gulf region's colonial history, particularly the British one, showcasing the modern struggles for independence alongside the development of nation-states. In particular, this book reveals intricate politics, cultural interaction, and the fight for independence that shape the modern nationhood of the Gulf. Engage with the pronounced British and colonial intervention era that decisively altered the political and social order across the Gulf. Learn how the arbitrary colonial mapping and division of territory stimulated economic and political change. "Shadows of Empire" exposes the history of contemporary Gulf states and the empire that outlived colonialism's shadow. Experience the accounts of local Gulf populations, within tribal and family structures, who oscillated between loyalty and opposition to colonial administration. Understand the importance of the Gulf in world political struggles from a partisan and diplomatic perspective during the period. This book also shows the independent struggle, emphasising the unflinching spirit of the Gulf people. From hidden encounters and diplomacy to galvanising addresses and gestures of rebellion, "Shadows of Empire" narrates the voyage toward self-rule and independence. "Shadows of the Empire" should be on the reading list of everyone seeking to comprehend the history that paved the way for the modern Gulf. Bringing together older legacies and today's realities, this book sheds light on the relentless pursuit of identity, security, and development in the Gulf region.
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