Introduces the history, civilization, and peoples of ancient South Asia and examines the legacy of this world on the contemporary cultures of the countries which make up South Asia today
Statistics, maps and world press articles provide the reader with current information on India and South Asia
Though lacking in significant oil deposits, North Yemen is located in the centre of the world's most oil-rich region and is therefore a strategically important country. This survey investigates the many dimensions of the country, from agricultural heritage to politico-economic position.
Kuwait, unlike most of its neighbors, has a well-established national identity and a long history as a nation, dating back to the eighteenth century. In this book, Dr. Jill Crystal focuses on two recurring themes in Kuwaiti history: one, the preservation of a sense of community in the face of radical economic, social, and political transformations; the second, internal rivalry over the conventi…