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Routledge - Oil and the Creation of Iraq History Book

Name: Routledge - Oil and the Creation of Iraq History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a critical chapter of World War I history with Oil and the Creation of Iraq: Policy Failures and the 1914-1918 War in Mesopotamia. Published by Routledge, this work examines the campaign conducted by British and Indian troops to secure Persian oil fields during the early twentieth century. While many military planners in London viewed this as a minor operation on the sidelines of the Western Front, the reality was a long and costly conflict. This book goes beyond a standard history of a distant campaign. It analyzes how strategic decisions and policy failures during this period helped shape the region. By looking at the highs and lows of the Mesopotamian theater, the text provides context for how these historical events continue to influence modern political and economic landscapes. It is an essential read for those interested in business and economic history, military strategy, and the origins of modern Middle Eastern borders.

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Examines the strategic importance of securing Persian oil fields during the 1914-1918 war.

Analyzes the policy failures of British military planners regarding the Mesopotamian campaign.

Provides historical context on the role of British and Indian troops in the Middle East theater.

Connects early twentieth-century military decisions to modern-day regional events.

Offers a detailed look at a conflict often overshadowed by the Western Front of World War I.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1498744931
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 April 2016
Listed Since: 12 November 2015

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