Policymakers, administrators, historians

I had reason recently to discuss British colonial practices and orders - mainly on HOW the Middle East was governed (and what the British imperial interest was). This book came nicely into it and partly helps unveil the tight connection to the government of India, at least up until the Iraq mandate was formed (the First World War became a sort of landmark also in this). This link becomes especially apparent in the Gulf, actually.




The corresponding American policy formation and the early shapers of it are introduced here:



Both are warmly recommended for reading as they focus on passionate individuals and help explain the 20th century through them.