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Show 53 Until the early twentieth century, Russia occupied rich parts of Iran and with economic and military of the Rusia also found friends among the upper and society of Iran. the middle-classes a great influence in all spheres even (Momeni, 1966). However, Russia had in power had a powerful competitor quest for power in the Iran--England. Iran and England. after Portugal. the Persian The In the ninteenth English Iran. a English capitalists English Navy, with king, expelled England occupied the benefits The the the Portuguese help and merchants of Shah Abas came to Iran (1619-1659), from Iran and from that time position of great prestige in Iran (Shamlouee, 1968:646). century, the English rushed they could obtain in Iran, but to more Iran, not only because of because of India. The interest in India led them to an eagerness for power and freedom in This position of strength in a country of clos e proximity to India held great promise for England (Bahar, 1965). England approached Iran in two ways. attract the upper and middle-classes. to obtain treaties from the Persian On the On the other one hand, she tried to hand, England worked government which granted special privileges. The British system monopolized the establishment and in the eastern sector of Iran. free of customs for In English merchants. use of the telegraph 1903, imports and exports became The British Bank became dominant |
