Emergence of States in a Tribal Society: Oman Under Sa'id Bin Taymur, 1932-1970

ISBN-13: 9781845190804 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 299 str.

U. Rabi

Opis

This book reassesses the reign of Said bin Taymur, who was deposed by his son, Qabus bin Said, in a coup in July 1970. Contemporary historiography of the period of Said s rule (1932-1970) views Oman as medieval and isolationist; Qabus later government is seen as progressive and enlightened, with his ascendancy to the throne often described as the rebirth of Oman from its medieval slumber into a thriving and prosperous Sultanate. This study refutes the prevailing view that Said s four-decade reign should be perceived as a place where time stood still. The author offers a critical look at the economic, political, social and cultural aspects of Oman during the reign of Said bin Taymur. The Emergence of States in a Tribal Society mainly focuses on tribestate relations, emphasizing their dynamic interaction, with particular attention paid to the relationships between the tribal groups. Uzi Rabi s book reinterprets a significant timescale in the modern history of the Arabian Peninsula and pre-oil societies, and will be essential reading for both students and scholars of Middle Eastern history, culture and society."