"Impressively well researched . . . will be of interest to anyone working on postwar U.S. relations with the region."—International Journal of Middle East Studies"An important contribution to the literature on U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and the Middle East in general."—American Historical Review"An exceptionally well-researched and meticulously documented study of the evolution of both American policy and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia during a tumultuous period in Middle Eastern history."—Journal of American History"A must read for scholars seeking to understand the origins of American relations with Saudi Arabia. Thorough . . . masterful . . . careful . . . compelling."—Douglas Little, Diplomatic History"A welcome addition to historical studies of U.S. oil diplomacy and of U.S.-Saudi relations."—Middle East Policy