How did an obscure Islamic visionary found an empire? The Almohad Empire at its zenith in the 12th century was the major power in the Mediterranean and North Africa, ruling a huge region from the Atla
What role does Qatar play in the Middle East, and how does it differ from the other Gulf states? How has the ruling Al-Thani family shaped Qatar from a traditional tribal society and British protector
This volume on the modern history of Qatar examines the rise of the nation from a tribal society to a contemporary economic powerhouse. Exploring the development of its natural resources wealth and it
