Creating the Arabian Gulf : The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf Condition:Very Good 'Nerd royalty' Ben Goldacre

'Nerd royalty' Ben Goldacre

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Creating the Arabian Gulf : The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf Condition:Very Good 'Nerd royalty' Ben GoldacreEven whether to call the Gulf 'Arabian' or 'Persian' is an unending argument. Regardless of its name, the Gulf is one of the most politically important regions of the world. Despite its constant presence in the headlines, the fact that it was part of the British Indian empire for many years has gone unappreciated. The long period of British control and the connections with India are, in fact, necessary in understanding the contemporary Middle East.