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Sultan Qaboos and Modern Oman, 1970-2020
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This book provides multiple scholarly perspectives on the modern history of Oman during the reign of Sultan Qaboos (1970-2020). It examines the theme of rebirth: of the connections between the past and the future pursued by Sultan Qaboos, his government, and the people of Oman in fields as diverse as health, religion, law, economy, heritage, and diplomacy. Providing balanced views, the contributors focus on the country’s remarkable economic, religious, educational, and cultural transformation.
Edinburgh University Press
Title: Sultan Qaboos and Modern Oman, 1970-2020
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This book provides multiple scholarly perspectives on the modern history of Oman during the reign of Sultan Qaboos (1970-2020).
It examines the theme of rebirth: of the connections between the past and the future pursued by Sultan Qaboos, his government, and the people of Oman in fields as diverse as health, religion, law, economy, heritage, and diplomacy.
Providing balanced views, the contributors focus on the country’s remarkable economic, religious, educational, and cultural transformation.
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