Historical dictionary of Saudi Arabia
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Historical dictionary of Saudi Arabia
（Asian/Oceanian historical dictionaries, no. 45）
Scarecrow Press, 2003
2nd ed
- : hbk
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Note
First ed.: 1993
Bibliography: p. 205-258
Contents of Works
- Rulers in the Al Saʿud Dynasty
- The Al Saʿud : relationship of cadet branches
- Prominent descendants of Imam ʿAbd al-Rahman bin Faysal
- Prominent descendants of King ʿAbd al-ʿAziz bin ʿAbd al-Rahman
- Al-Hashimi Sharifs of Makkah and their descendants
- The basic law of Saudi Arabia
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This revised edition of the Historical Dictionary of Saudia Arabia provides essential data and guidance on the modern development of the country, as well as on its origins, traditions, and history. Recently updated to cover developments that have occurred since 1993, the entries define: o Geographic features o Leading personalities o Families and tribes o Cities and regions o Arabic words and phrases o Islamic terminology and rituals Fully cross-referenced and supplemented by maps, genealogical charts, extensive chronology, and bibliography.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Maps Chapter 2 Editor's Foreword Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Conventions and Spellings Chapter 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations Chapter 6 Chronology Chapter 7 Introduction Chapter 8 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 9 Appendix A: Rulers in the Al Sa'ud Dynasty Chapter 10 Appendix B: The Al Sa'ud: Relationship of Cadet Branches Chapter 11 Appendix C: Prominent Descendants of Imam 'Abd Al-Rahman bin Faysal Chapter 12 Appendix D: Prominent Descendants of King 'Abd Al-'Aziz bin 'Adb Al-Rahman Chapter 13 Appendix E: Al-Hashimi Sharifs of Makkah and Their Descendants Chapter 14 Appendix F: The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia Chapter 15 Appendix G: Statistical Tables Chapter 16 Selected Bibliography Chapter 17 About the Author
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