by Wynbrandt, James.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Facts On File, (New York :) Physical details: xviii, 334 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Saudi Arabia. Year : 2004
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 953.8 WYN | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-315) and index.
Arabia: The land and its pre-Islamic history -- The birth of Islam (571-632) -- The Islamic Empire and Arabia (632-1258) -- The golden age of Islam (c. 750-1258) -- The Mamluks, Ottomans, and the Wahhabi-Al Saud alliance (1258-1745) -- The first Saudi state (1745-1818) -- Roots of modern Arabia (1818-1891) -- Unity and independence (1891-1932) -- Birth of a kingdom (1932-1953) -- A path to world power (1953-1973) -- Oil and arms (1973-1990) -- The Gulf crisis and its aftermath (1990-2001) -- The challenges ahead.