Saudi Arabia: A Modern History

A major new history of Saudi Arabia, from its 18th century origins to the present day.

Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a major player on the international stage and the site of Islam's two holiest cities. It is also one of the world's only absolute monarchies. How did Saudi Arabia get to where it is today?

This is a perceptive portrait of Saudi Arabia's complex and evolving story and a country that is all too easily misunderstood.