The Kingdom is a vivid historical and sociopolitical portrait of Saudi Arabia, exploring the extraordinary rise and consolidation of the Al Saud family. Lacey traces how a once-nomadic clan transformed itself into a powerful monarchy, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition yet shaped by modern forces. Through detailed narrative, he examines the country’s religious foundations, tribal structures, …
In this immensely important book, journalist Robert Lacey draws on years of access to every circle of Saudi society giving readers the fullest portrait yet of a land straddling the worlds of medievalism and modernity. Part 1 : Kingdom of good Part 2 : Kingdom at war Part 3 : Al-Qaeda comes home