Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 The Theoretical Context Chapter 2 Oman and British Imperial Expansion 1798-1920 Chapter 3 Informal Empire in Oman 1921 - 1931 Chapter 4 The Expansion of the Sultanate 1932-1955 Chapter 5 The Consolidation of the Omani State 1956-1977 Chapter 6 Western Strategic Interests in the Contemporary Omani State Conclusion Notes to the Reader Bibliography Index

About the Author

Francis Owtram carried out his research at the London School of Economics and is a Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences, University of Southampton.

Reviews

The Middle East Magazine: "illuminating work...major new history" Tim Niblock (Director, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter): "...fills an important gap, tracing meticulously the critical dynamics which have shaped the contemporary state". -