Creating the Arabian Gulf
Download or Read eBook Creating the Arabian Gulf PDF written by Paul John Rich and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Paul John Rich |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0739127055 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780739127056 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Creating the Arabian Gulf by : Paul John Rich
Book excerpt: Whether called 'Arabian' or 'Persian, ' the Gulf is one of the most politically important regions of the world, and its history is necessary in understanding the contemporary Middle East. Paul Rich draws on previously closed archives to document the actual heritage of the area and dispel the myths, showing that the influences of Britain and India are far deeper than commonly acknowledged, and that the sheikhs are actually the creation of the British Raj
