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The Dream of Arabia: Makers of the Modern World

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The Arabian Peninsula has long been a crossroads of civilizations. For centuries, it was a center of trade and culture, and the birthplace of Islam. In the 20th century, the discovery of oil transformed the region into one of the most important in the world. The Dream of Arabia tells the story of how this transformation came about.

The Hashemites: The Dream of Arabia (Makers of the Modern World 21)

The Hashemites: The Dream of Arabia (Makers of the Modern World Book 21)

by Robert McNamara

5 out of 5

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The book begins with the rise of Islam in the 7th century. The Prophet Muhammad united the tribes of Arabia under a new faith, and his followers went on to conquer a vast empire that stretched from Spain to India. The Islamic Empire was a major center of learning and culture, and its scientists and scholars made important contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire conquered the Arabian Peninsula. The Ottomans ruled the region for centuries, and their influence can still be seen today in the architecture and culture of many Arab countries.

In the 19th century, the British Empire began to take an interest in the Arabian Peninsula. The British were interested in securing control of the region's oil resources, and they eventually established protectorates over many of the Arab states.

In the 20th century, the discovery of oil transformed the Arabian Peninsula. Oil wealth brought new opportunities and challenges to the region, and it led to the rise of new Arab states. The book traces the development of the Arab oil industry and the impact it has had on the region and the world.

The Dream of Arabia is a fascinating and informative book that tells the story of how the Arabian Peninsula became the center of the modern world. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Middle East.

The Hashemites: The Dream of Arabia (Makers of the Modern World Book 21)

by Robert McNamara

5 out of 5