A History of Modern Oman

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Brief Description: This book combines recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from close analysis of Oman's politics and international relations. Table of Contents: Introduction; 1. Oman and the Al Bu Said; 2. Oman, Zanzibar and empire; 3. Oman in the age of British ascendancy and the Arab nahda; 4. The Sultanate as nation; 5. Dhofar; 6. Oil, government and security, 1955 80; 7. Shura, diplomacy and economic liberalization, 1980 2000; 8. Oman in the twenty-first century."Review Quotes: "This book weaves a deep understanding of Oman s history, politics, economics, religion and, very importantly, culture in a way that is particularly useful in understanding the challenges Oman faces today. A must-read for anyone interested in Oman or an understanding of religion and culture in affecting foreign affairs." Stephen W. Buck, former US Foreign Service officer, Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge d'Affaires, Muscat (1979 83)"Review Quotes: "This book offers an excellent history and analysis of Oman from the eighteenth century to the present. Based on personal knowledge acquired over several decades, as well as a comprehensive command of the literature in the field, it offers measured judgements of the Sultanate s present and future of which all interested in Oman should be aware." Francis Robinson, Royal Holloway, University of London"Review Quotes: "A History of Modern Oman is an impressive portrait of a society that has taken a different road from its Arab neighbors. This is a profound examination of the transition within two generations of a country from its tribal roots to a modern and tolerant society based on consensus and acceptance rather than dictation." Edward Walker, Hamilton College, New York

Contributor Bio:  Jones, Jeremy Jeremy Jones has an Oxford-based consulting business and has worked on Oman since the 1980s. His first book Negotiating Change: The New Politics of the Middle East anticipated the Arab Spring. Contributor Bio:  Ridout, Nicholas Nicholas Ridout is the only professor of theatre who also writes and researches extensively on the history and politics of the Middle East. He has worked with Jeremy Jones on research in Oman since 1989, alongside his successful career as an academic in theatre and performance studies.