Cradle of Islam: The Hijaz and the Quest for Identity in Saudi Arabia

Cradle of Islam: The Hijaz and the Quest for Identity in Saudi Arabia

by Mai Yamani (Author)

Synopsis

In 1932 the Al Saud family incorporated the kingdom of Hijaz, once the cultural hub of the Arabian world, in to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This book traces the fortunes of distinctive and resilient culture of the Hijazis, from the golden age of Hashemite Mecca to Saudi domination to its resurgence.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 248
Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Published: 21 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 1845118243
ISBN 13: 9781845118242