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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0091416108.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo. 328pp, index, appendices, bw photographs, endpaper maps. Or green cloth in jacket. Some toning to jacket flaps. Excellent copy of this important biography of Saudi Arabia's founder, Ibn Saud. His story covers the capture of Riyadh from the Saud family's greatest rivals, the Rashids, and the eventual defeat of Al Rashid at the battle of Rowdhat Muhanna; the elimination of Ibn Bijad and the redoubtable Faisal Ad-Dawish, Ibn Saud's most implacable enemies; the incorporation of Asir and Hejaz into the kingdom; and the rise, rebellion and eventual defeat of the puritanical Ikhwan tribesmen. Describes life with the King's Bedouin warriors and the intricacies of the Arabian tribal system; the confrontation with Imam Yahya of the Yemen; and finally the start of oil exploration, which was to transform the country. There are also chapters on life at the Court, the outstanding court personalities of the time and the celebreated explorer Harry St John Philby. Concludes with the author's own acount of the King's character and achievements.
