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Description: The History of the United Arab Emirates by John A. Shoup, John A. Shoup, III This volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity to the present.The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young country in the Middle East, made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity to the present.The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young country in the Middle East, made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. How did these seven separate emirates come together to form the United Arab Emirates?This volume explores the long, rich history of these seven emirates, focusing on political history but also highlighting culture, society, economy, and religion. Chronologically arranged chapters examine major eras and turning points in history, such as antiquity, the rise of Islam, British trade, and the discovery of black gold: oil.Readers will learn how today, most of the UAEs citizens are foreigners from other countries, as well as how much of the countrys economy and livelihood depend on oil. An appendix of Notable People in the History of the United Arab Emirates serves to identify key players in the regions history, and an annotated bibliographic essay provides readers with sources for further research. Ideal for students, this volume is an important addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series. Author Biography John A. Shoup, PhD, is professor of anthropology at Al Akhawayn University, in Ifrane, Morocco. Table of Contents Series ForewordPrefaceAbbreviationsTimeline of Important Events1 The United Arab Emirates: The Land and the People2 A Land Called Magan: Early Antiquity (5000–300 bce)3 Arrival of the Arab Tribes and Persian Rule: Later Antiquity (300 bce–620 ce)4 Rise of Islam and Khawarij Oman (620–1600)5 Islam and the International Rivalry of Portugal, Iran, Ottoman Turkey, and Oman (1600–1700)6 The Pirate Coast and the British Trade with India (1700–1820)7 Trucial Oman and the Discovery of Oil (1820–1971)8 Independence and the Birth of the United Arab Emirates to the Death of Shaykh Zayed (1971–2004)9 The United Arab Emirates in the Modern International Arena (2004–2020)Modern Shaykhs of the United Arab EmiratesNotable People in the History of the United Arab EmiratesGlossaryBibliographic EssayIndex Promotional This volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity to the present. Long Description The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young country in the Middle East, made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. How did these seven separate emirates come together to form the United Arab Emirates? This volume explores the long, rich history of these seven emirates, focusing on political history but also highlighting culture, society, economy, and religion. Chronologically arranged chapters examine major eras and turning points in history, such as antiquity, the rise of Islam, British trade, and the discovery of black gold: oil. Readers will learn how today, most of the UAEs citizens are foreigners from other countries, and how much of the countrys economy and livelihood depends on oil. An appendix of Notable People in the History of the United Arab Emirates serves to identify key players in the regions history, and an annotated bibliographic essay provides readers with sources for further research. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is an important addition to the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series. Details ISBN1440870438 Author John A. Shoup, III Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1440870438 ISBN-13 9781440870439 Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-11-05 NZ Release Date 2021-11-05 US Release Date 2021-11-05 UK Release Date 2021-11-05 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 224 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations Imprint Greenwood Press DEWEY 953.57 Illustrations 12 bw illus AU Release Date 2021-11-04 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142432813;

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