The History of Saudi Arabia
"If you read or own just one book on Saudi Arabia, make sure it is this one."-Middle East Quarterly,"Combines a wealth of fascinating detail with rigorous and penetrating analysis."-Bernard Lewis,"An outstanding book: a study of the Saudi state rich in historical documentation. Comprehensive and measured."-Fred Halliday,"It will become required reading for all those interested in the country's shaping and development over the past two centuries."-Tim Niblock,Director, Center for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, University of Durham