Empires and Anarchies
- 263 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Empires and Anarchies: A History of Oil in the Middle East looks not only at the great discoveries but the transformation of peoples and societies, the empires and the anarchies it has engendered.
Michael Quentin Morton Books
Michael Quentin Morton delves into the intricate history of oil exploration on the Arabian Peninsula. His writings explore the profound impact of this pivotal industry, examining its multifaceted influence on the region and beyond. Drawing from early life experiences in the Middle East and a subsequent career as a barrister, Morton offers a distinctive vantage point. His work provides insightful analyses, shedding light on the economic and social forces that have shaped this vital part of the world.
Masters of the Pearl
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Sheds new light on Qatar, a country that has previously defied explanation.
Keepers of the Golden Shore
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Preface 7. - 1 Desert, Sea and Mountain: Southeast Arabia in Prehistory 9. - 2 Emergence: Greater Oman, the Arabian Gulf and the Bani Yas, ad 630-1909 28. - 3 A Maritime Kind: The Qawasim, the British and the Trucial Coast, 1718-1906 54. - 4 Jewels of the Sea: The Rise and Fall of the Pearling Industry, 1508-1949 75. - 5 Something in the Air: Dubai and the Northern Sheikhdoms, 1901-39. - 6 The Hungry Years: The Trucial Coast in the Second World War, 1939-45 116. - 7 Sweet Crude: Abu Dhabi and the Discovery of Oil, 1909-71 130. - 8 Blueprint for a Nation: The Trucial States, 1945-68 151. - 9 Divided We Stand: Unification and Beyond, 1964-80 1/8. - 10 Only One Tribe: The United Arab Emirates, 1980-Present Day 200.