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King Faisal Of Saudi Arabia: Personality, Faith And Times

"A detailed and fascinating biography."—The Economist"A masterpiece of scholarship. . . . [Vassiliev] has managed to bring to life the legacy of one of Saudi Arabia's most interesting and influential figures."—Anoush Ehteshami, Durham UniversityIn 1964 Faisal bin Abdul Aziz became king of a country holding a quarter of the world's oil reserves, also home to Mecca and Medina. He was called "the most powerful Arab ruler in centuries." Eleven years later, in front of television cameras, his nephew shot him at point-blank range.In this authoritative biography, Alexei Vassiliev tells the story of a pious, cautious and resolute leader who steered Saudi Arabia through a minefield of domestic problems, inter-Arab relations and the decline of Soviet influence in the Middle East. King Faisal maintained ties with both Egypt and the United States through two Arab-Israeli wars and the 1973 Arab oil embargo, which revolutionized the world energy market. Throughout, he staked high hopes on cooperation with the United States, a relationship that is still vital to both countries' interests.Exhaustively researched and including original documents and interviews in Arabic, Russian, and English, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia offers a unique perspective of this seminal figure and is key to understanding the Arab world today.Alexei Vassiliev is Honorary President of the Institute for African Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is the author of over forty books, including the acclaimed The History of Saudi Arabia, winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award, and Central Asia: Political and Economic Challenges in the Post-Soviet Era.

Paperback: 528 pages

Publisher: Saqi Books; Reprint edition (April 12, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0863561292

ISBN-13: 978-0863561290

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.5 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Best Sellers Rank: #980,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #133 in Books > History > Middle East > Saudi Arabia #758 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > Middle East #1914 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > International & World Politics > Middle Eastern

Excellent Reading. One of the greatest kings that ever lived. The information is enticing and like the author states himself, he tried to make everything exact as he could.I recommend purchasing this book for your own library and research. I myself wish King Faisal was amongst us today.You won't be disappointed with the literature.

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