This volume provides a comprehensive political and economic survey of the Middle East, examining the region’s historical background, political developments, economic structures, and social dynamics. Edited by Peter Mansfield, the book offers analytical perspectives on the shifting geopolitical landscape, regional conflicts, modernization issues, and the economic challenges faced by Middle Eas…
Peter Mansfield's book, The New Arabians, examines the historical, cultural, religious, and social changes experienced by the people of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Mansfield highlights how the Gulf Arab states were previously overlooked by the West until the discovery of vast oil reserves in the region. The 1973 oil embargo brought global attention to the…