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The Emergence of States in a Tribal Society: Oman Under Sa´id bin Taymur, 1932-1970
Professor Uzi Rabi
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Hardback. Num Pages: 299 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBXM; GTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 231 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
This book reassesses the reign of Said bin Taymur, who was deposed by his son, Qabus bin Said, in a coup in July 1970. Contemporary historiography of the period of Said's rule (1932-1970) views Oman as medieval and isolationist; Qabus' later government is seen as progressive and enlightened, with his ascendancy to the throne often described as the 'rebirth of Oman' from its 'medieval slumber' into a thriving and prosperous Sultanate. This study refutes the prevailing view that Said's four-decade reign should be perceived as a place where time stood still. The author offers a critical look at the economic, ... Read more
This book reassesses the reign of Said bin Taymur, who was deposed by his son, Qabus bin Said, in a coup in July 1970. Contemporary historiography of the period of Said's rule (1932-1970) views Oman as medieval and isolationist; Qabus' later government is seen as progressive and enlightened, with his ascendancy to the throne often described as the 'rebirth of Oman' from its 'medieval slumber' into a thriving and prosperous Sultanate. This study refutes the prevailing view that Said's four-decade reign should be perceived as a place where time stood still. The author offers a critical look at the economic, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
Number of Pages
299
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845190804
SKU
V9781845190804
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About Professor Uzi Rabi
Prof. Uzi Rabi is Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies. His numerous academic works include Yemen: Revolution, Civil War, and Unification (I.B Tauris, 2005). He provides consultation to the media and Israeli policymakers on contemporary Middle Eastern issues.
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