Commins, David.
The Gulf States : a Modern History. - London : I.B. Tauris, 2012. - (332 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; A NOTE ON NAMING THE GULF; Maps by Kerstin Martin and James Ciarrocca; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; 1 Introduction to the Gulf; 2 Historical Patterns to 1500; 3 Muslim and European Empires, 1500-1720; 4 An Era of Political Turbulence, 1720-1820; 5 The Era of British Supremacy, 1820-1920; 6 The Formation of Modern States, 1920-56; 7 The Gulf in the Era of Arab Nationalism, 1956-7; 8 Affluence, Revolution and War, 1971-91; 9 Years of Deepening American Intervention; CONCLUSION; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.
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The geopolitical importance of the Gulf region is a source both of great interest and great tension. David Commins here provides an in-depth narrative of the modern political history of the Gulf States, providing a comprehensive and accessible account of their recent development and strategic importance. Focusing primarily on economic, cultural, religious and social themes from the 14th century to the present, 'The Gulf States' covers key topics of the region's history, from the influence of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of Arab dynasties, to oil wealth, modern prosperity and the formation o.
9780857730640 0857730649
9786613717870
371787 MIL
Persian Gulf Region--History.
History.
HISTORY--General.--Middle East
Politics and government
Persian Gulf States--History.
Persian Gulf States--Politics and government.
Middle East--Persian Gulf States.
Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
DS326 .C65 2012
953.6
The Gulf States : a Modern History. - London : I.B. Tauris, 2012. - (332 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; A NOTE ON NAMING THE GULF; Maps by Kerstin Martin and James Ciarrocca; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; 1 Introduction to the Gulf; 2 Historical Patterns to 1500; 3 Muslim and European Empires, 1500-1720; 4 An Era of Political Turbulence, 1720-1820; 5 The Era of British Supremacy, 1820-1920; 6 The Formation of Modern States, 1920-56; 7 The Gulf in the Era of Arab Nationalism, 1956-7; 8 Affluence, Revolution and War, 1971-91; 9 Years of Deepening American Intervention; CONCLUSION; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.
Owing to Legal Deposit regulations this resource may only be accessed from within National Library of Scotland. For more information contact enquiries@nls.uk.
The geopolitical importance of the Gulf region is a source both of great interest and great tension. David Commins here provides an in-depth narrative of the modern political history of the Gulf States, providing a comprehensive and accessible account of their recent development and strategic importance. Focusing primarily on economic, cultural, religious and social themes from the 14th century to the present, 'The Gulf States' covers key topics of the region's history, from the influence of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of Arab dynasties, to oil wealth, modern prosperity and the formation o.
9780857730640 0857730649
9786613717870
371787 MIL
Persian Gulf Region--History.
History.
HISTORY--General.--Middle East
Politics and government
Persian Gulf States--History.
Persian Gulf States--Politics and government.
Middle East--Persian Gulf States.
Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
DS326 .C65 2012
953.6