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nThe ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas Ridout offer a distinctive new approach to Omani history, building on post-colonial thought and integrating the study of politics and culture. The book addresses key topics including Omans historical cosmopolitanism, the distinctive role of Omani Islam in the countrys social and political life, Omans role in the global economy of the nineteenth century, insurrection and revolution in the twentieth century, the role of Sultan Qaboos in the era of oil and Omans unique regional and diplomatic perspective on contemporary issues.
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Brand: Jeremy Jones
