This book reviews and analyses the modern history of Kuwait by
telling the story of Abd al-Aziz Sa'ud al-Babtain (b. 1936), a
businessman, philanthropist, and poet whose own story closely
interweaves with the history of the state. 'The Poet and
Businessman' takes a uniquely wide-ranging view of this history and
is a rare study of an individual from a generation in the Gulf who
experienced it firsthand and witnessed the benefits of the
discovery of oil. It was this discovery, which came with costs
alongside the many benefits, that has played a crucial part in the
socio-economic and cultural development of Kuwait and across the
wider Gulf region. Constructing an overview of the modern history
of Kuwait in parallel with the life of Abd al-Aziz Sa'ud
al-Babtain, Stenberg succeeds in filling a lacuna in contemporary
scholarship on the Middle East, especially on a neglected area of
Arabian history. The result is a balanced account of the state of
Kuwait enriched by the story of a remarkable and influential
individual.
General
Imprint: |
Gingko Library
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2022 |
Authors: |
Leif Stenberg
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 135 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-914983-00-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-914983-00-9 |
Barcode: |
9781914983009 |
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