The History of Saudi Arabia, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

The revised edition of this comprehensive survey follows the political, military, religious, economic, and diplomatic history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from pre-Muhammad times to the present day. With its huge oil reserves and notoriety regarding human rights issues, Saudi Arabia has long been a country in the global spotlight. This book traces the long history of this desert region, from the times before the creation of Saudi Arabia, to the political activities of the modern Saudi state, to recent developments in Arab and Muslim culture, enabling readers to grasp the country's key importance in 21st-century global politics. Educator and author Wayne H. Bowen provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of Saudi Arabia's history that makes clear this nation's political and economic significance as well as its vital role in the history and development of Islam. The second edition includes the most notable events from the past 10 years, such as King Abdullah's economic reforms after the 2011 Arab Spring protests and the passing of a law allowing women to vote. Organized chronologically, the revised edition contains updated appendices, an expanded bibliography featuring electronic resources, and new photographs and maps. Features an introductory chapter on Saudi Arabia today Includes new entries on notable figures and additional chapters on recent events Makes the subject easy to understand for readers with little background knowledge on the topic through concise, straightforward language

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
Release date:	December 2014
Authors:	Wayne H Bowen
Dimensions:	242 x 165 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	194
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-61069-876-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
LSN:	1-61069-876-2
Barcode:	9781610698764

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