{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-united-john-a-shoup-9781440870439","title":"The History of the United Arab Emirates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity to the present.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will learn how today, most of the UAE's citizens are foreigners from other countries, as well as how much of the country's 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 region's 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 \u003cb\u003eHistories of the Modern Nations\u003c\/b\u003e series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John A. Shoup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440870438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440870439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/25\/2022","brand":"John A. Shoup","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43994644742399,"sku":"9781440870439","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b82d2aaf-575e-4479-b85c-8ba1d9dc17f4.jpg?v=1683331368","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-history-of-the-united-john-a-shoup-9781440870439","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}