Britain's Moment in the Middle East 1914-1956

Elizabeth Monroe's Britain’s Moment in the Middle East analyzes the rise and fall of British hegemony in the region from World War I through the 1956 Suez Crisis, framing the era as a "quasi-empire" focused on securing oil and imperial routes. The study highlights how Britain's reliance on indirect rule and disregard for local nationalism led to a rapid decline in influence, culminating in a forced withdrawal.