I don't doubt this is a decent history of Oman, but it is not an interesting page turner for the casual reader. And a lot of the fault lies in the subject matter rather than the author. I very much enjoyed the chapters on the early and medieval history, but by the time were A History of Modern Oman An excelente review of Oman's history, carefully describing the periods of its development. Really top. A History of Modern Oman Excellent book. Needs to be updated to include the transition of power to Sultan Haitham. Kindle version had some formatting problems. A History of Modern Oman Excellent book. Not only a good revision of Omani history that pays attention to economic, political, social and cultural aspects, but a deep discussion about the meaning of modernity and nation in the Gulf.Also, the best analysis of the Arab Spring (not only in Oman) I've read yet.Highly recommended. A History of Modern Oman Alles bestens verlaufen bezüglich Lieferung. A History of Modern Oman
The ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas Ridout offer a distinctive new approach to Omani history, building on postcolonial thought and integrating the study of politics and culture. The book addresses key topics including Oman's historical cosmopolitanism, the distinctive role of Omani Islam in the country's social and political life, Oman's role in the global economy of the nineteenth century, insurrection and revolution in the twentieth century, the role of Sultan Qaboos in the era of oil and Oman's unique regional and diplomatic perspective on contemporary issues. A History of Modern Oman
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Buyers beware: book was printed on demand on cheap paper, which is already curling. Cambridge seems to be cutting corners. A History of Modern Oman Honestly enjoyed the book content. However the book format was in small font and difficult to read. SO buy in kindle so you can enlarge to decent font size. I wish would somehow note in description of books or filter by Font size. A History of Modern Oman