SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA - From the Tribes of the Desert to the Birth of the Kingdom: The Religious Heart of the Islamic World and a Geopolitical and Economic Power of the Modern Middle East presents the complete story of one of the most influential nations of the twenty-first century.
Across eighteen comprehensive chapters, this volume guides readers from the ancient civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula and the rise of Islam through the great caliphates, the Ottoman period, and the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It continues with the discovery of oil, the country's transformation into a global energy power, its leadership within OPEC, the ambitious Vision 2030 program, and the geopolitical challenges shaping the contemporary Middle East.
Written in a clear and accessible style, the book combines history, religion, politics, economics, and international relations, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Saudi Arabia's evolution and its growing influence on regional and global affairs.
The volume also includes an Essential Chronology, a Final Note, and a broad historical and geopolitical overview designed to help readers understand both the origins and the future of the Kingdom.
Ideal for students, researchers, travelers, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Middle Eastern affairs and global geopolitics, this book provides an authoritative introduction to a nation that continues to play a decisive role in world politics, international energy markets, and the future of the Middle East.
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