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Letters From Oman
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Author : David Gwynne-James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06
Letters From Oman written by David Gwynne-James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A military historical memoir of a feudal Muscat & Oman in the 1960's. A snapshot of Oman based on contemporary letter, photographs and maps, as oil triggered a successful renaissance.
Letters From Oman
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Author : Nicky Earwaker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-16
Letters From Oman written by Nicky Earwaker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-16 with categories.
By the author of "Travels with a 2CV" & "The Secret World of Mr Dario Graptus"Annie, in her twenties, has been posted to Oman to work in a predominately male world. In a series of letters to her friend, Cara, in the UK, she describes the ups and downs of expat. life as well as her impressions of the country, its beautiful beaches, wadis and mountains. Determined to enjoy her freedom in this unfamiliar environment, Annie relates the humorous side of her adventures and personal encounters; but then even paradise can be tinged with tragedy. Based on the personal experience of the author, this is Annie's fictional view of life in Oman. Most of the places are real but the characters exist only in the author's imagination.
Oman S Foreign Policy
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Author : Majid Al-Khalili
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-05-19
Oman S Foreign Policy written by Majid Al-Khalili and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-19 with History categories.
This is the first book in more than a decade to look systematically at the foundations and practices of Oman's foreign policy and its impact on the production and distribution of oil. An expert in the history of the Sultanate of Oman, Majid Al-Khalili provides new information and a fresh analysis of the lands bordering the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Beginning with an examination the reign of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as well as the sultanate's geography and how location has influenced its history, Oman's Foreign Policy: Foundation and Practice analyzes Oman's foreign relations from the early 20th century until the beginning of the 21st century, providing the background to recent events. Following an analysis of the sultanate's "renaissance" in the 1970s and 1980s, the book considers how Oman's foreign policy changed in the wake of the 1991 Gulf War. It also examines historic power rivalries in the region, as well as modern conflicts that now include Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The result is a comprehensive understanding of Oman's place in the Middle East—and its influence upon the world's changing power structure.
Gallantry And Discipline
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Author : Andrew Bamford
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2014-10-20
Gallantry And Discipline written by Andrew Bamford and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-20 with History categories.
The 12th Light Dragoons served throughout Wellington's campaigns in the Peninsula, most notably at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812, and later at Waterloo where they suffered heavy casualties supporting the Union Brigade's famous charge. The principal source for this book are the papers of Sir James Steaurt _ Colonel of the regiment for almost all of the period in question _ supplemented by other regimental records, Horse Guards paperwork, and letters and memoirs, allowing both an official understanding of events, and several threads of human interest which develop through the narrative.??The book is divided into two halves, first providing an overview of the regiment and the role of Steuart as Colonel, before moving onto an account of the regiment on home service during the early years of the Napoleonic Wars and then on active service in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. This concludes with a discussion of the lessons learnt during the war, as particularly exemplified by the 12th being one of the regiments selected for conversion to lancers in the aftermath of Waterloo.
Oman Culture Smart
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Author : Nicole Brewer
language : en
Publisher: Kuperard
Release Date : 2024-06-27
Oman Culture Smart written by Nicole Brewer and has been published by Kuperard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-27 with History categories.
Don't just see the sights&―get to know the people. The Sultanate of Oman, long regarded as one of the more mysterious countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is finally getting more of the attention it so deserves. An ancient land with a rich history and dramatic landscapes, Oman was largely cut off from the modern world until the accession to the throne of Sultan Qaboos in 1970. Since then this peaceful country has developed slowly but deliberately, placing a strong emphasis on retaining its cultural heritage while moving into the hi-tech era. Culture Smart! Oman opens the door to this fascinating and complex country, where traditional values coexist cheerfully with all the trappings of modern life. Here, the gentle pace of life contrasts with life in the West and those that take the time to get to know the people of this land, their values, and their way of life, will find that they are greatly enriched. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Travel Letters From An American Living In The Middle East Bahrain
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Author : J. M. Sperandio
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2010-10
Travel Letters From An American Living In The Middle East Bahrain written by J. M. Sperandio and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10 with Travel categories.
.Bahrain .Egypt .Italy .Turkey .Greece .Thailand .Cyprus .Amsterdam .Oman .Dubai .Belgium .South Africa .France .England .Scotland .Wales
British Travel Writing On Oman
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Author : Hilal Said Al-Hajri
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2006
British Travel Writing On Oman written by Hilal Said Al-Hajri and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
This book focuses on the images of Oman in British travel writing from 1800 to 1970. In texts that vary from travel accounts to sailors' memoirs, complete travelogues, autobiographies, and letters, it looks at British representations of Oman as a place, people, and culture. The study discusses the current Orientalist debate suggesting alternatives to the dilemma of Orientalism. It also outlines the historical Omani-British relations, and examines the travel accounts written by several British merchants and sailors who stopped in Muscat and other Omani coastal cities in the nineteenth century. Another focus is with the works of travellers who penetrated the Interior of Oman such as James Wellsted and Samuel Miles, and the travellers who explored the southern Oman and the Empty Quarter. Finally the book looks at the last generation of British travellers who were in Oman from 1950 to 1970 employed either by oil companies or the Sultan Said bin Taimur. The gap of knowledge that this book undertakes to fill is that most of the texts under discussion have not been studied in any context.
Oman S Transformation After 1970
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Author : J.E. Peterson
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2024-06-06
Oman S Transformation After 1970 written by J.E. Peterson and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-06 with Political Science categories.
Oman's 1970 coup launched a new political and economic structure that was created by and for Sultan Qaboos. The initially haphazard construction matured into a durable structure that continues under Sultan Haitham. This work details the early construction of the Qabusid state in the 1970s-1980s, emphasizing the interplay between personalities and the process of institutionalization. The narrative continues to the present demonstrating the resilience of the Qaboosid system.
Oman In The Twentieth Century
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Author : J.E. Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-02-12
Oman In The Twentieth Century written by J.E. Peterson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-12 with Social Science categories.
Oman was ruled by the Al Bu Sa’id for 250 years, and during this period the fortunes of the state varied considerably. But in July 1970, as a result of a palace coup, the state abruptly turned away from isolation and traditions of the past. The most obvious alteration was in the dramatic change in the outward appearance of the country, particularly as exemplified by the rejection of the long era of stagnation and the parallel emphasis on socio-economic development. In the political realm, however, the shifting balance of power and the rapid growth and diversification of the state’s administrative structure were based essentially on perennial themes in Omani politics. The interplay between four of these themes forms the basis of this study, first published in 1978. The role of the Sultan and the ruling family, the development of the administration, the exercise of tribal politics and the impact of external influences on the state are closely examined and the modifications they went in response to the various challenges of the twentieth century are discussed. The constant flux in the relative importance of each of these themes illustrates the fragile nature of the traditional Omani political system, for in the twentieth century the Al Bu Sa’id Sultanate found its precarious hold over the country challenged on a number of occasions. These challenges – ranging from the tribal and religious rebellion of 1913-20, to the Marxist-Leninist revolt in Dhufar – are also analysed in detail, together with the response of the Sultanate to their impact.
The Prophet Muhammad
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Author : Barnaby Rogerson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-11-04
The Prophet Muhammad written by Barnaby Rogerson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Prophet Muhammad is a hero for all mankind. In his lifetime he established a new religion, Islam; a new state, the first united Arabia; and a new literary language, the classical Arabic of the Qur'an, for the Qur'an is believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. A generation after his death he would be acknowledged as the founder of a world empire and a new civilisation. Any one of these achievements would have been more than enough to permanently establish his genius. To our early twenty-first century minds, what is all the more astonishing is that he also managed to stay true to himself and retained to his last days the humility, courtesy and humanity that he had learned as an orphan shepherd boy in central Arabia. If one looks for a parallel example from Christendom, you would have to combine the Emperor Constantine with St Francis and St Paul, an awesome prospect. Barnaby Rogerson's elegant biography not only looks directly at the life of the Prophet Muhammad, but beautifully evokes for western readers the Arabian world into which he was born in 570 AD.