Brief History of Saudi Arabia, Third Edition

A Brief History of Saudi Arabia, Third Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Saudi Arabia from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader.Coverage includes: Arabia: The Land and Its Pre-Islamic HistoryThe Birth of Islam The Islamic Empire and Arabia The Golden Age of Islam The Mamluks, the Ottomans, and the WahhabiAl Saud AllianceThe First Saudi StateRoots of Modern ArabiaUnity and IndependenceBirth of a KingdomA Path to World PowerOil and ArmsThe Gulf Crisis and Its AftermathChallenges and Cautious ReformsAt the Center of a Regional Realignment