The Making of the Modern Gulf States

This book, first published in 1989, tells the story of the Gulf States, their evolution from colonial dependency to statehood, and their transformation by oil. The result is an informed and balanced picture of the political, economic, religious and cultural character of the area.

Rosemarie Said Zahlan

1. The Gulf in History 2. The Emergence of the Gulf States 3. Representative Government in Kuwait 4. Political Developments in Bahrain 5. The Political Order 6. The Ruling Families of Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar 7. The Ruling Families of the United Arab Emirates 8. The Ruling Family of Oman 9. Saudi Arabia, the Powerful Neighbour 10. The International Setting