Britain and Revolutionary Iran 1906-1909 and 1976-1979: a comparative study

Thesis

This dissertation is a comparative case study of British policy towards and perceptions of Persia/Iran during the latter's two modern revolutions, 1906-1909 (Constitutional) and 1976-1979 ('Islamic'). The study covers both official perceptions and policy, meaning that of the Foreign Office and Diplomatic Service and the perceptions of the press, civil society, Parliament and wider public opinion; thus it is not a traditional exercise in diplomatic history. It explores British views of both...

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Authors: Andic, S

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: Iran; Anglo-Iranian relations; Britain
• Subjects: Iranian History 20th Century; British Diplomatic and Social History 20th Century