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Omar H. Alshehabi
Gulf States History
Colonial Power Dynamics
Sectarianism Analysis
Modern Arab Society
Nationalism And Autocracy
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Hardback
Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
Contested Modernity Examines The Gulf States Through A Historically Grounded Lens, With A Focus On Bahrain Under British Colonial Rule In The Early Twentieth Century. This Scholarly Work Reshapes How We Think About Sectarianism And Autocratic Rule In The Arab World, Offering A Fresh, Evidence-Based Look At Modern Gulf History. It Is Written For Students, Scholars, And Curious Readers With An Interest In The Middle East, Inviting You To Reconsider Familiar Narratives With A Thoughtful, Enlightening Tone.
Written In A Clear, Methodical Voice, Contested Modernity Blends Arabic Literary Sources With British Archives To Reconstruct The Early 20Th Century. The Book Argues That Sectarianism Emerged As A Modern Phenomenon Rather Than Being Caused Solely By Monarchs, Islamists, Or Oil, And It Shows How The British Raj Shaped Absolutist Governance In Response To Rising Nationalist Currents Tied To The Al-Nahda Renaissance In The Arab World.
Omar Alshehabi Draws On A Rich Tapestry Of Sources, Revealing How Bahrain's Modern Statehood Took Shape Under Colonial Influence. This Approach Offers A Fresh Lens On Gulf History And Illuminates Connections Between Local Developments And Broader Regional Movements, Helping Readers See Why The Region's Current Challenges Have Historical Roots.
After Finishing Contested Modernity, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Gulf States Were Formed And How Those Historical Currents Shape TodayโS Politics. It Offers Lasting Insight, Fostering Critical Thinking And A Deeper Curiosity About Modern Arab Societies.
Product Details
Author
Omar H. Alshehabi
Publisher
Wilco
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
BK0508392
ISBN
9781786072917
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.46 x 2.79 x 21.59 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 392
โน 307 Off