Historical Dictionary of the Gulf Arab States (Asian Historical Dictionaries, No. 21) [Hardcover]

Malcolm C. Peck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0810832038 | ISBN-13: 978-0810832039

Malcolm C. Peck introduces this text with a mention of the 1990 to 1991 Gulf War. He explores the history of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates and provides useful background information for academics, businessmen and diplomats.

Editorial Reviews

Review

this volume and all its companions are handy tools. (Arba )

Peck provides a detailed historical background. (Middle East Journal 2008 ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Malcolm C. Peck is a Program Officer at Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C.. From 1970 to 1981, he was Director of Programs at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. and from 1981-1983, he served as the Arabian Penninsula Analyst at the U.S. Department of State. He is author of "The United Arab Emirates: A Venture in Unity" and is contributor to "The World Book Encyclopedia" and "The Encyclopedia of the Middle East".

Product Details

• Hardcover: 325 pages
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press, Inc. (December 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810832038
• ISBN-13: 978-0810832039
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,820,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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