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The Failure of American and British Propaganda in the Arab Middle East, 1945–1957

Unconquerable Minds

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  1. James R. Vaughan
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Part of the book series: Cold War History (CWH)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 1-10

  3. The Men and Machinery

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 11-47

  4. Western Voices, Arab Minds

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 48-69

  5. National Projection

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 70-96

  6. Who Can Be Neutral?

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 97-127

  7. The Less Said the Better

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 128-159

  8. Equal Partners?

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 160-191

  9. The Last Trump

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 192-237

  10. Conclusion

    • James R. Vaughan
    Pages 238-249

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 250-316
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About this book

Using recently declassified sources, this book provides the first detailed analysis of British and American propaganda targeting the countries of the Middle East during the years of increasing international tension and regional instability immediately following the end of the Second World War. Considering British and American propaganda within the framework of the Cold War crusade against Communism and the Soviet Union, and the developing confrontations between Arab nationalism and the West, the book investigates the central questions of Anglo-American partnership and rivalry in the period when primary responsibility for 'policing' the Middle East passed from one to the other.

Reviews

'James Vaughan's excellent book..is firmly grounded in extensive archival research on both sides of the Atlantic and displays a good grasp of recent historiographical developments. The prose is remarkably assured for a first publication and the material well-organized. Although quite bold in the claims he makes, Vaughan is also sensitive to the complexities and nuances of his subject matter, paying particular attention to differences in the propaganda aims and methods of the Atlantic allies. Overall, this is a first-rate addition to Palgrave-Macmillan's Cold War History Series and a timely reminder that no amount of public or cultural diplomacy by western governments in the Arab world will remedy the effects of bad policy decisions.' - Hugh Wilford, Intelligence and National Security

About the author

JAMES VAUGHAN is Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Failure of American and British Propaganda in the Arab Middle East, 1945–1957

  • Book Subtitle: Unconquerable Minds

  • Authors: James R. Vaughan

  • Series Title: Cold War History

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230802773

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: James R. Vaughan 2005

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-4714-7Published: 29 November 2005

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-52418-1Published: 29 November 2005

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-80277-3Published: 29 November 2005

  • Series ISSN: 2946-8329

  • Series E-ISSN: 2946-8337

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 316

  • Topics: History of the Americas, History of Britain and Ireland, Modern History, History of the Middle East

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