Britain and the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906-1911: Foreign Policy, Imperialism, and Dissent (Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East)

Bonakdarian, Mansour

ISBN 10: 0815630425 / ISBN 13: 9780815630425

Published by Syracuse University Press, 2006

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Providing an account of the British involvement and support of the Iranian constitutional and national struggle of 1906-1911, this book examines the role of the Persia Committee, a lobbying group founded in 1908 for the purpose of changing Britain's policy towards Iran. It also covers how Edward Grey's policy towards Iran was shaped. Series: Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East. Num Pages: 592 pages, 18 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJC; HBJF1; HBLW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1266. . 2006. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Britain and the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906-1911: Foreign Policy, Imperialism, and Dissent (Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East)
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815630425
• ISBN 13: 9780815630425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In this thoroughly researched account, Mansour Bonakdarian provides an in-depth exploration of the substantial British support for the Iranian constitutional and national struggle of 1906-1911, illuminating the opposition in Britain to Anglo-Russian imperialist intervention in Iran. In painstaking and compelling detail Bonakdarian analyzes, in particular, the role of the Persia Committee, a lobbying group founded in 1908 for the sole purpose of changing Britain's policy toward Iran. This book's strength lies in its coverage of how Sir Edward Grey's policy toward Iran was shaped and the extent to which this policy was affected by sustained criticism from a number of disparate groups including dissenters, radicals, socialists, liberal imperialists, and conservatives. The volume and breadth of primary archival materials used is extensive. Not only have all the standard collections been examined, such as the Foreign Office files and the Cabinet and Grey papers, but also numerous private archives in international libraries have been consulted. Bonakdarian's deep understanding of the Iranian issues yields a rich and balanced approach to the literature in the field. With clear and systematic arguments, he offers an account of diplomatic history that is accessible and persuasive. His scholarship is certain to reinvigorate dialogue on the subject of Anglo-Iranian relations.

About the Author

<b>Mansour Bonakdarian</b> teaches imperial and comparative history. His work has appeared in periodicals such as <i>Iranian Studies, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies,</i> and <i>International </i><i>Journal of Middle East Studies.</i>