The Making of Saudi Arabia, 1916-1936 From Chieftaincy to Monarchical State |
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| Author:
| Kostiner, Joseph |
| Series title: | Studies in Middle Eastern History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-507440-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1993 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $220.00 |
Book Description:
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Kostiner tells the story of how Saud, with British backing, expanded the Saudi state to embrace most of the Arabian peninsula and establish a family monarchy that survives to this day. Drawing on an impressive range of materials, this is the most complete study of the creation of the Saudi state to date.
Kostiner tells the story of how Saud, with British backing, expanded the Saudi state to embrace most of the Arabian peninsula and establish a family monarchy that survives to this day. Drawing on an impressive range of materials, this is the most complete study of the creation of the Saudi state to date.