The Making of the Modern Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman

by Rosemarie Said Zahlan

Book Overview

This study describes the formation and evolution of the Gulf States, their relationship with each other, with the rest of the Arab world and crucially with the major world powers. The text aims to give a balanced picture of the complex interplay between the forces which have shaped the region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0044452934
• ISBN13: 9780044452935
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Best Introduction Available

This is the best introduction available on the Gulf states, examining such critical themes as the British imperial legacy and the relationship between state, economy, and social classes. It certainly offers a non-Orientalist treatment and avoids the condescending and often bigoted discourse adopted by such colonial-minded writers as J.B. Kelly. The late Said-Zahlan had a full mastery of the British archives and extensive knowledge of the region. This is reflected in this valuable and concise introductory work.