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The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil: Making of the Middle East

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The Arabian Peninsula in Age of Oil (Making of the Middle East)

by John Calvert

5 out of 5

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About the Book

The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil: Making of the Middle East is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the history of the Middle East. It examines the impact of oil on the region, from its initial discovery to its present-day effects.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the early history of oil in the Middle East, from its discovery in the 19th century to the rise of the oil industry in the early 20th century. The second part examines the impact of oil on the region's political and economic development, from the rise of oil-rich states to the outbreak of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The third part examines the present-day effects of oil on the Middle East, from the rise of Islamic extremism to the global energy crisis.

The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of the Middle East. It is a well-written and well-researched book that provides a comprehensive overview of the region's oil industry and its impact on the region.

Author

The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil was written by James L. Gelvin, a professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. Gelvin is an expert on the history of the Middle East and has written extensively on the region's oil industry.

Reviews

"Gelvin has written a masterful account of the history of oil in the Middle East. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of the region." - The New York Times

"Gelvin's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the history of the Middle East. It provides a comprehensive overview of the region's oil industry and its impact on the region." - The Washington Post

The Arabian Peninsula in the Age of Oil is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the history of the Middle East. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of the region and its impact on the world.

The Arabian Peninsula in Age of Oil (Making of the Middle East)

by John Calvert

5 out of 5