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

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

Rabi, Uzi

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General Middle Eastern HistoryGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 184519473X
ISBN13: 9781845194734
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Published: Feb 25 2011
Pages: 299
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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 book mainly focuses on tribe-state 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.

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