GULF STATES-The Gulf States: A Modern History

Despite rising interest in the region for its strategic, economic, and cultural significance, there is a surprising dearth of studies that integrate the states of supthis sub-region within the wider historical context of the Middle East. Located on the "edge of empires" throughout history,...

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Published in:The Middle East journal 2013-01, Vol.67 (1), p.143
Main Author: Barnwell, Kristi N
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bibliographic literature
Integrated approach
Modern history
Studies
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Summary:Despite rising interest in the region for its strategic, economic, and cultural significance, there is a surprising dearth of studies that integrate the states of supthis sub-region within the wider historical context of the Middle East. Located on the "edge of empires" throughout history, the Persian Gulf is better approached from the "durable rhythms of economy and society that persisted" no matter which power, Arab, Persian, or European, dominated the region (p. 2). [...]the chapters' eras are defined by the rise and fall of empires, while sub-sections within the chapters examine local circumstances in Persia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the smaller Gulf States.
ISSN:0026-3141
1940-3461