The Gulf States: A Modern History

by David Commins

Overview

The geopolitical importance of the Gulf region is a source both of great interest and great tension. David Commins here provides an in-depth narrative of the modern political history of the Gulf States, providing a comprehensive and accessible account of their recent development and strategic importance. Focusing primarily on economic, cultural, religious and social themes from the 14th century to the present, The Gulf States covers key topics of the region's history, from the influence of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of Arab dynasties, to oil wealth, modern prosperity and the formation of the Gulf States as we know them today. With the importance and influence of the Gulf States continuing to increase, this book is an invaluable source of information on the Gulf region's development for researchers and students alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780769660
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/04/2014
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

David Commins is Benjamin Rush Distinguished Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences and Professor of History at Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, USA. His publications include The Wahhabi Mission and Saudi Arabia (I.B.Tauris, 2006), Historical Dictionary of Syria (1996, revised edition 2004) and Islamic Reform: Politics and Social Change in Late Ottoman Syria (1990).

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Gulf
2. Pre-Modern Historical Patterns to 1500
3. Muslim and European Empires 1500-1720
4. An Era of Political Turbulence 1720-1820
5. The Era of British Supremacy 1820-1920
6. The Formation of Modern States 1918-1956
7. The Gulf in the Era of Arab Nationalism 1956-1971
8. Affluence, Revolution and War 1971-1991
9. American Intervention: A New Era or a Transitional Phase?