A Brief History of Saudi Arabia
by By Wynbrandt, James and Gerges, Fawaz A. (FRW)
Category: History , Middle East , General

Aimed at students and general readers, this text presents an overview of the history of Saudi Arabia from its settlement in prehistoric times to its designation as a key player in the global order of the present day. A sampling of topics includes the birth and spread of Islam, Bedouin society and culture, the origins of the House of Saud, and the current battle between conservative and progressive elements in the monarchy. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)