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Bahrain from the Twentieth Century to the Arab Spring - (Middle East Today) by M Joyce (Hardcover)

Bahrain from the Twentieth Century to the Arab Spring - (Middle East Today) by  M Joyce (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Based on a variety of international sources, this book explores the modern history of Bahrain and its international relations. While focusing particularly on British and American relations with Bahrain, Joyce's history investigates also Bahrain's relations with Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the USSR. Finally, the book covers the history of tension between Sunni and Shia Bahrainis and concludes by placing the still-unfolding events of the 2011 Arab spring in context.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Miriam Joyce's Bahrain from the Twentieth Century to the Arab Spring offers unparalleled insights into the island nation's history over the past century. For those wishing to understand the evolution of the Persian Gulf region and the legacy of the superpowers in it, this volume is essential reading."</p> <p> Jeffrey R. Macris, Permanent Military Professor, United States Naval Academy</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Miriam Joyce is a professor of History at Purdue University Calumet.

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