Aramco's publication on the history and geopolitics of the Arabian Gulf
Oman and the Southern Shore of the Persian Gulf.
Large 8vo (180 x 248 mm). XII, (2), 326 pp. With 8 mostly folding maps. Contemporary pebbled green boards, titled in gilt on spine. All edges speckled.
€ 2,500.00
Handsome and thoroughly illustrated publication by Aramco's Relations Department Research Division. Its numerous folding maps are titled "Eastern Arabia" (showing Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Kaimah, and Oman), "Inner Oman and the Green Mountain", "The Sharqiyah and Ja'lan", "The Dhahirah", "Al-Buraimi, Abu Dhabi and the Dhafrah" (showing Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah), "The Persian Gulf Coast, Khaur al-'Udaid-Abu Dhabi" (showing the coast from Qatar to Abu Dhabi), and "Qatar" (showing Qatar and part of Bahrain).
Chapters are dedicated to Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, the Dhahirah, and Al-Buraimi. Each chapter overviews in some detail the chief histories and geographies of that emirate; for example, the chapter on Abu Dhabi covers the history, boundaries, coast, tribes, economy of Abu Dhabi, including discussion of its ruling family and the events which led to the rule of Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1905-1989), the then-current ruler. The appendices and index include further details such as lists of leaders and persons of interest, a description of Lewis Pelly's (1825-92) visit to Riyadh, and treaties and documents, largely with the British.
Light wear, a hint of toning to leaves, well-preserved.
OCLC 786471399.
