Lords of the Desert

The Battle Between the United States and Great Britain for Supremacy in the Modern Middle East

New Hardback Illustrated

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James Barrs sets out how the decline of Britain’s dominance in the Middle East was rooted in American ideology and commercial intentions rather than Arab nationalism. Using declassified documents, he shows how differences in opinions over issues such as the Suez Canal allowed the US to exploit opposition to Britain in the region and place itself in a position of power.

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