Saudi Arabia: A Modern History

Saudi Arabia: A Modern HistoryA major new history of Saudi Arabia, from its eighteenth century origins to the present day. Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a major player on the international stage and the site of Islam's two holiest cities. It is also one of the world's only absolute monarchies. How did Saudi Arabia get to where it is today? In this comprehensive account, David Commins narrates the full history of Saudi Arabia from oasis emirate to

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