112 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Creation of the modern Middle East.
The Saudi connection --; Shaping a country and a legend --; The house of Saud --; King of Arabia --; Birth of a nation --; Death of a nation builder --; The diligent king --; A storm in the desert.
Discusses the history of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the people and events that have shaped the regions. Examines some of the conflicts that affect the nation today. Features informative text, photographs, a chronology, a timeline, and a list of resources for further study.