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Author : Neil Richardson
language : en
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Release Date : 2004
The Craft Heritage Of Oman written by Neil Richardson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Decorative arts categories.
The book is an impressive presentation of the Omani craft, heritage, artifacts and traditions in a regional format that provides an invaluable reference to scholars and collectors. The quality of the photographic illustrations is outstanding. The book is encyclopedic and beautifully presented in two hardback volumes, with an attractive, sturdy slipcase.
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Author : Neil Richardson
language : en
Publisher: Omani Craft Heritage Documentation Project
Release Date : 2005
The Craft Heritage Of Oman written by Neil Richardson and has been published by Omani Craft Heritage Documentation Project this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Decorative arts categories.
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Author : Neil Richardson
language : en
Publisher: Omani Craft Heritage Documentation Project
Release Date : 2003
The Craft Heritage Of Oman written by Neil Richardson and has been published by Omani Craft Heritage Documentation Project this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Decorative arts categories.
Oman
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Author : Marc Valeri
language : en
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Release Date : 2009
Oman written by Marc Valeri and has been published by Hurst Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business & Economics categories.
When Sultan Qaboos overthrew his father as ruler of the Persian Gulf state of Oman in 1970, with the help of British advisers, few expected him to survive long. He was unknown to his own population, and the country was poor and plagued by civil wars. Yet he has built his regime's legitimacy on a policy of national unification, the assimilation of all of Oman to the oil rentier state framework, and of his state to the person of the sultan, the incarnation of the country's 'renaissance'. This books seeks to understand the mechanisms of social and political perpetuation of authoritarianism in post-colonial states such as Oman. It shows how one monarchical power has built and constantly renewed its basis to meet the internal and external challenges threatening its stability. Yet this book also raises the question of what happens when one part of this model, namely an oil-rent economy, falters, with half the population under fifteen years of age and when the privileges enjoyed till recently may no longer be tenable. Valeri also sheds light on the strategies adopted and challenges faced by other Arab monarchies in the Persian Gulf, Morocco and Jordan.
Traditional Architecture Of The Arabian Gulf
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Author : R. Hawker
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2008-06-10
Traditional Architecture Of The Arabian Gulf written by R. Hawker and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-10 with Architecture categories.
This book chronicles the florescence of architecture in the Arabian Gulf after the expulsion of the Portuguese in the early 1600's. It demonstrates how the power vacuum created by the collapse of Portuguese control over the trade routes in the Indian Ocean encouraged a growth in fortified architecture, especially in Oman, that radiated out to the surrounding region and was then slowly replaced by new patterns in domestic and public architecture and town planning throughout the Gulf as the trade lines were secured and the individual countries took the first steps towards the formation of today's modern nation-states.The book documents the buildings and crafts of this era and analyses them within the framework of the political, economic, and social information available through primary sources from the period in a way that is both intelligent and accessible. It considers the settlements as part of a larger-connected network of cities, towns and villages and focuses both on how the buildings provided innovative solutions to the demanding climate and yet incorporated new decorative and functional ideas. Topics are extensively and richly illustrated with colored photographs of the buildings as they are now, black and white and color historic photographs from archival and museum collections, line drawings, and computer-generated reconstructions.The book is therefore attractive to a number of audiences, including those who live in or travel to the Gulf as well as people with an interest in Arab and Islamic design, culture and society, vernacular architecture, and post-colonial approaches to colonial history.
Oman
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Author : Diana Darke
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2006
Oman written by Diana Darke and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
The modern coastal city of Muscat provides a gateway to scuba diving, dhow cruising and turtle watching, whilst the ancient inner regions provide ideal terrain to take a 4WD through wadis or desert. Some of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East are in Oman, so this guide is suitable for up-market travellers and backpackers alike.
Lonely Planet Oman Uae Arabian Peninsula
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Author : Lonely Planet
language : en
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Release Date : 2019-09-01
Lonely Planet Oman Uae Arabian Peninsula written by Lonely Planet and has been published by Lonely Planet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-01 with Travel categories.
Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the desert's allure in Sharqiya Sands, dine at the top of the world's tallest building, and see the masterpieces of the Museum of Islamic Art -all with your trusted travel companion.
The Sultanate Of Oman
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Author : Ann Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
The Sultanate Of Oman written by Ann Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with History categories.
Oman
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Author : Tony Walsh
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2016-12
Oman written by Tony Walsh and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12 with Oman categories.
Bradt's is the most up-to-date and informative guide to Oman, the Arabian peninsula's most welcoming destination, fully revised and updated by an author who has been living in Oman and Arabia since 1986. Oman is finally reaping the economic benefit of its location between Europe, Africa and Asia with substantial investment in major shipping ports and significant expansion of the national airline with new routes to Western Europe and East Asia. Despite being at the crossroads of great trade routes and empires, Oman has remained an independent country through much of its long history, and today tourism and travel are a major focus for Oman's government. This new edition covers the recent substantial investment in new airport facilities and upmarket accommodation and also features the historic UNESCO towns of Samharam and Al Balid. If you want to live like a local, the guide also tells you how to slow cook the traditional spiced meat shuwa and how to be a perfect guest if invited into an Omani home. Oman is not merely a desert. While it has the classic sand seas - Wihibah Sands - home to the nomadic Bedouin and their camels, this sultanate also boasts lush monsoon-soaked valleys near Salalah, mountain villages surrounded by green terraced fields of fruit trees and rose bushes, and the reef-fringed Ad Dimaniyyat Islands. With such a varied wilderness there is huge scope for adventure. Oman is increasingly perceived as a high-end cultural destination. The new Opera House has opened, directly supported by the Sultan, with top-notch international performers like Placido Domingo. The guide includes advice on property buying, since Omani law changed to allow expatriates to buy, explaining the rules and regulations. There is also a detailed overview of language schools teaching Arabic, not found in other guides. With advice on cultural etiquette, basic Arabic phrases and political history - as well as full practical information on where to stay and eat, and what to see and do - this fully updated edition remains the essential guide for travellers looking to discover the real Oman.
Ancient Weapons Of Oman Volume 2 Firearms
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Author : Vincenzo Clarizia
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2022-08-11
Ancient Weapons Of Oman Volume 2 Firearms written by Vincenzo Clarizia and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-11 with Social Science categories.
This book presents a detailed overview of the firearms used in Oman over the last four centuries. Portable firearms, rifles and cannons are all discussed in detail with supporting illustrations. The weapons described in this book are mostly from the National Museum Oman and Bait al Zubair Museum in Muscat.