ISBN: (13) 978-1-85207-105-9 Extent: 4 volumes, 920 pages, including 1 map box Editor: Archive Editions Published: 1987 Paper: Printed on acid free paper Binding: Library bindings with gilt finish See sample pages: not available |
RESUMÉ
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
DOCUMENTARY IMPORTANCE
ARRANGEMENT OF VOLUMES
The accompanying maps and genealogical tables are supplied in a map box made and bound in a similar form to the text volumes. The Summaries are published in the following sequence:
Volume I: Historical Summary 1907- 1928. Memorandum respecting British interests in the Persian Gulf, 1908.
Volume II: Historical Summary 1928-1953 vols. I & II: text plus appendices.
Volume III: Accompanying compilation of treaties, agreements and oil concession agreements.
Volume IV: Map box, containing 13 maps
CONTENTS OUTLINE
Coverage of each state
General introduction - Internal affairs - Contentious subjects, e.g. Zubara, the Neutral Zone - Land boundaries - Islands and sea-bed - Oil and minerals - Relations with other States, including other Gulf States, Saudi Arabia, Persia (Iran).
USA - Miscellaneous, including jurisdiction,* armed forces, banks, communications, medical matters. [*Legislative Orders in Council in force at the end of 1953 are recorded not in these Summaries but in the Supplement to the Persian Gulf Gazette for October 1, 1953.]
Appendices
Supporting documents are both of a general nature, including details of Rulers, and protocol and general regulations and specific to each state, including: Agreements and undertakings between H.M. Government and the States - Definitions of boundaries - Claims to boundaries - Proclamations abolishing slavery and arms traffic - Nationality and passport laws - Commercial concessions.
Maps and family trees
MAPS
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