The Ottoman Gulf: The Creation of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
New York: Columbia University Press, 1997.
First Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 6 1/4". xi, 270pp. First edition, with full number line indicating first printing. Rubbing, toning, and shelf wear paper over boards. Sticker removal resulting in surface paper loss to front cover. Small stain to rear cover. Gentle bump to head of spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is firm and sound.
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Aiming to dispel the notion that Britain is exclusively responsible for the formation of the Persian Gulf's modern states, this text puts into perspective the central roles played by the Ottoman empire and explains the reasons behind the Ottoman occupation of the Persian Gulf in 1871.(Publisher). Very good. Item #16282
ISBN: 0231108389
Price: $20.00