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Kuwait and Al-Sabah

Author : Rivka Azoulay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 183860507X
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (386 download)

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Book Synopsis Kuwait and Al-Sabah by : Rivka Azoulay

Download or read book Kuwait and Al-Sabah written by Rivka Azoulay and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Emirate of Kuwait hardly resembles the city-State it was at the start of the 20th century. The discovery of oil in 1938 rapidly transformed the tiny tribal sheikhdom of the Al-Sabah into a modern oil-producing state where, by the early 1980s, citizens were enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. While much has been written on the reasons why and how the Al-Sabah became a ruling dynasty, little is known about the nature of their authority and its relationship to Kuwait's social structure. Rivka Azoulay shows how despite the rapidity of change in the oil-rich, family-run emirate, it is the pre-oil dynamics of social and political life that dictate how society operates. The author shows that Kuwait's ambitious diversification plans to reduce oil-dependence by 2035 require a renegotiation of the regime's pact with society, which threatens the pre-oil alliances upon which the Al-Sabah's regime has been built.

Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah

Author : Souad M. Al-Sabah
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857724754
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah written by Souad M. Al-Sabah and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheikh Mubarak was the founder of the modern state of Kuwait. But the man who actually led Kuwait to modernity was his son Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah, one of the most significant figures of Kuwait from the 1940s to Kuwaiti independence in 1961. Largely responsible for the creation of the Kuwaiti defence forces, Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah made a point of prioritising what he saw to be Kuwait's national interests in the face of British, American and Iranian pressures during a crucial period of change. He developed carefully crafted, cautious relations with foreign oil companies and secured Kuwait's economic standing through his driven and single-minded policies. The author here presents this part-biography, part-history of modern Kuwait, with fresh new research and insights. From America's drive to build stronger connections in the region in the 1950s, when both the Cold War and Arab nationalisms were in full play, to sensitive diplomatic issues such as water, border disputes and difficult interactions with Iraq, especially following the 1958 revolution of Abd al-Karim Qasim, the author examines Kuwait's relations with its neighbours and the West, and the role played by this pivotal figure in the country's history and development. This book makes a significant contribution to understanding the complex politics of modern Kuwait and the recent history of the Gulf States.

Mubarak Al-Sabah

Author : Souad M. Al-Sabah
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786725002
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Mubarak Al-Sabah written by Souad M. Al-Sabah and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst political upheaval and the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the State of Kuwait emerged as an independent country under British protection in 1899, with Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah widely accredited as the instrument of its foundation. But the path to power for Mubarak was not a simple or smooth one. The author here presents an original perspective on the difficulties and controversies surrounding Mubarak's ascension. With unparalleled insights and access to original sources she reveals the life, personality and politics of a man who, determined to secure a distinctive Kuwaiti state, helped to shape the modern Middle East. This biography provides a comprehensive overview of a time of significant political and social change in the Gulf when development, diplomacy, economics, finance and trade were both routes to political independence and the perpetuation of British domination. Remembered for his unyielding determination to boost the profile and wealth of Kuwait and establish his leadership at a turbulent time of regional war, Mubarak engineered major change for Kuwait. From the negotiations of the 1899 Anglo-Kuwait Agreement, during which Mubarak sought to outfox Lord Curzon and other British officials, to his ambitions to tame tribal politics, the author here presents a unique portrait of the man who transformed Kuwait from an Ottoman sub-province to an independent state.

Al-Sabah

Author : Alan Rush
Publisher : Garnet & Ithaca Press
ISBN 13 : 9780863720819
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Al-Sabah written by Alan Rush and published by Garnet & Ithaca Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mubarak Al-Sabah

Author : B. Slot
Publisher : Arabian Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Mubarak Al-Sabah written by B. Slot and published by Arabian Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mubarak Al-Sabah took control of his tiny state in 1896, just as the Ottoman Empire seemed on the point of swallowing it up. He then played for time by manipulating the indecision and venality of the Ottoman system. At the same time he managed to kindle a hesitant British interest in Kuwait, doing so by deftly exploiting a rivalry among European powers that was fuelled by speculation over Kuwait's strategic importance as the possible terminus of a railway - conceived as the vital link in rapid communication between Europe and India.

Mubarak Al-Sabah

Author : Souad M. Al-Sabah
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786735008
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Kuwait and Al-Sabah

Author : Rivka Azoulay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838605061
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (386 download)

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Book Synopsis Kuwait and Al-Sabah by : Rivka Azoulay

Download or read book Kuwait and Al-Sabah written by Rivka Azoulay and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Emirate of Kuwait hardly resembles the city-State it was at the start of the 20th century. The discovery of oil in 1938 rapidly transformed the tiny tribal sheikhdom of the Al-Sabah into a modern oil-producing state where, by the early 1980s, citizens were enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the world. While much has been written on the reasons why and how the Al-Sabah became a ruling dynasty, little is known about the nature of their authority and its relationship to Kuwait's social structure. Rivka Azoulay shows how despite the rapidity of change in the oil-rich, family-run emirate, it is the pre-oil dynamics of social and political life that dictate how society operates. The author shows that Kuwait's ambitious diversification plans to reduce oil-dependence by 2035 require a renegotiation of the regime's pact with society, which threatens the pre-oil alliances upon which the Al-Sabah's regime has been built.

Early Islamic Textiles from Along the Silk Road

Author : Friedrich Spuhler
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0500971021
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Early Islamic Textiles from Along the Silk Road written by Friedrich Spuhler and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable collection of textiles made in Islamic lands and traded along the Silk Road, most of which are published here for the first time. The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, holds a spectacular array of ancient textiles created in Islamic lands, mostly from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries, and traded along the Silk Road, the network of ancient trade routes that linked China, Central Asia, and Byzantium for more than 1,500 years. This fascinating volume presents these Islamic pieces along with a selection of predominantly Chinese textiles dating from the Han period (25–220 CE) to the Yuan period (thirteenth– fourteenth century CE). This collection, which has remained largely unpublished until now, is a rich source of information, not only for the history of textiles, but also for the history of the Silk Road itself. Together, the exceptional beauty and variety of the garments and textile fragments reflect the many strands of influence along the Silk Road. New scientific analysis has enabled a number of these textiles to be dated with precision for the first time, making them an especially valuable scholarly resource. Early Islamic Textiles from Along the Silk Road displays an astonishing range of textile motifs, patterns, and calligraphic designs. A selection of rare intact garments vividly evokes the lives of merchants, pilgrims, and travelers, as well as the inhabitants of countries linked by the Silk Road, making this a one-of-a-kind resource.

The Al-Sabah Ruling Family and Kuwait

Author : Meshal Al-Sabah
Publisher : Ithaca Press
ISBN 13 : 9780863725364
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (253 download)

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Download or read book The Al-Sabah Ruling Family and Kuwait written by Meshal Al-Sabah and published by Ithaca Press. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few well-known accounts of Kuwait's ruling family, let alone by an insider.

Palestine, Tragedy and Challenge

Author : Ṣabāḥ al-Aḥmad al-Jābir Ṣubāḥ (Amir of Kuwait)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestine, Tragedy and Challenge written by Ṣabāḥ al-Aḥmad al-Jābir Ṣubāḥ (Amir of Kuwait) and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Islamic Art in the Kuwait National Museum

Author : Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad Sabah
Publisher : Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Islamic Art in the Kuwait National Museum by : Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad Sabah

Download or read book Islamic Art in the Kuwait National Museum written by Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad Sabah and published by Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited. This book was released on 1983 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Treasury of the World

Author : Manuel Keene
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500976081
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Treasury of the World written by Manuel Keene and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewelry as an art form in Mughal India has probably never been surpassed by any other civilization in the history of the world.

Kuwait Traditions

Author : Altaf Salimal Ali Sabah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789990660418
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Kuwait Traditions written by Altaf Salimal Ali Sabah and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States

Author : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
ISBN 13 : 180526365X
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States by : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

Download or read book Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States written by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and published by Hurst Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are authority and influence accumulated and wielded across the six Gulf states? Mixing theoretical and empirical insights, and utilising both historical and contemporary examples, this book offers a comparative analysis of military, political, economic and religious power in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as of the power of narrative. While many volumes examine each of these states individually, 'Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States' assesses the Arabian Peninsula as a whole, filling a significant gap in the literature. It surveys the myriad factors which have influenced the emergence of these states, societies and political economies, which have become increasingly assertive actors in today's global order. Exploring domestic, regional and transnational pressures, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen sheds light on the varying concepts of power and authority, the different forms they take, the ways they are projected, and the practical constraints on their exercise. From whom does power derive? Is it something different from influence and ambition? Is decision-making top-down or bottom-up, or a mixture of both? From bureaucrats to scholars, and from royals to opposition figures, Coates Ulrichsen uncovers the power relations shaping the Gulf today.

The Reign of Mubarak Al-Sabah

Author : Salwa Al-Ghanem
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
ISBN 13 : 9781860643507
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (435 download)

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Download or read book The Reign of Mubarak Al-Sabah written by Salwa Al-Ghanem and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 1998-12-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a critical history of the reign of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, widely regarded as the founder of modern Kuwait. The author discusses the Sheikh's seizure of power and the nature of his involvement in tribal politics.

After the Sheikhs

Author : Christopher Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019024450X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book After the Sheikhs written by Christopher Davidson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gulf monarchies (Saudi Arabia and its five smaller neighbours: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain) have long been governed by highly autocratic and seemingly anachronistic regimes. Yet despite bloody conflicts on their doorsteps, fast-growing populations, and powerful modernising and globalising forces impacting on their largely conservative societies, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Obituaries for these traditional monarchies have frequently been penned, but even now these absolutist, almost medieval, entities still appear to pose the same conundrum as before: in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring and the fall of incumbent presidents in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, the apparently steadfast Gulf monarchies have, at first glance, re-affirmed their status as the Middle East s only real bastions of stability. In this book, however, noted Gulf expert Christopher Davidson contends that the collapse of these kings, emirs, and sultans is going to happen, and was always going to. While the revolutionary movements in North Africa, Syria, and Yemen will undeniably serve as important, if indirect, catalysts for the coming upheaval, many of the same socio-economic pressures that were building up in the Arab republics are now also very much present in the Gulf monarchies. It is now no longer a matter of if but when the West s steadfast allies fall. This is a bold claim to make but Davidson, who accurately forecast the economic turmoil that afflicted Dubai in 2009, has an enviable record in diagnosing social and political changes afoot in the region.

The Gulf States in International Political Economy

Author : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137385618
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (373 download)

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Download or read book The Gulf States in International Political Economy written by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen documents the startling rise of the Arab Gulf States as regional powers with international reach and provides a definitive account of how they have become embedded in the global system of power, politics, and policy-making.