Oil, Power, and Principle
Author | : Mostafa Elm |
Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 1994-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0815626428 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780815626428 |
Rating | : 4/5 (428 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Oil, Power, and Principle by : Mostafa Elm
Download or read book Oil, Power, and Principle written by Mostafa Elm and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 1994-12-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work deals with the oil crises of the 1950s, precipitated by Iran's decision to nationalise the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. The roots of the revolt against British imperialism are explored here, along with the long-term consequences of instability in the Middle East.