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9780791065105

Saudi Arabia

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791065105

  • ISBN10:

    0791065103

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-08-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File

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Summary

A history of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the country's role in the current political climate of the Middle East.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9(19)
Akbar Ahmed
Shaping a Country and a Legend
19(12)
The House of Saud
31(20)
King of Arabia
51(18)
Birth of a Nation
69(18)
Death of a Nation Builder
87(12)
The Diligent King
99(12)
A Storm in the Desert
111(6)
Gallery of Photographs of Saudi Arabia 117(7)
Chronology 124(1)
Further Reading 125(1)
Bibliography 126(1)
Index 127

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Saudi Arabia has been transformed from a desert land governed by many different rulers, into one country governed essentially by one family—the Saudi royal family. The country quickly became a world power after the discovery of oil within its borders. This title offers a fascinating glimpse of a country striving to balance tradition and modernization. Click here to see a sample chapter and more from this book.

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