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Oman in the Twentieth Century - Political Foundations of an Emerging State (Paperback)
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Oman in the Twentieth Century - Political Foundations of an Emerging State (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Gulf
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Oman was ruled by the Al Bu Sa'id for 250 years, and during this
period the fortunes of the state varied considerably. But in July
1970, as a result of a palace coup, the state abruptly turned away
from isolation and traditions of the past. The most obvious
alteration was in the dramatic change in the outward appearance of
the country, particularly as exemplified by the rejection of the
long era of stagnation and the parallel emphasis on socio-economic
development. In the political realm, however, the shifting balance
of power and the rapid growth and diversification of the state's
administrative structure were based essentially on perennial themes
in Omani politics. The interplay between four of these themes forms
the basis of this study, first published in 1978. The role of the
Sultan and the ruling family, the development of the
administration, the exercise of tribal politics and the impact of
external influences on the state are closely examined and the
modifications they went in response to the various challenges of
the twentieth century are discussed. The constant flux in the
relative importance of each of these themes illustrates the fragile
nature of the traditional Omani political system, for in the
twentieth century the Al Bu Sa'id Sultanate found its precarious
hold over the country challenged on a number of occasions. These
challenges - ranging from the tribal and religious rebellion of
1913-20, to the Marxist-Leninist revolt in Dhufar - are also
analysed in detail, together with the response of the Sultanate to
their impact.
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