Warlords of Oman

P. S. Allfree

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English

Miscellaneous
01 July 2008

History; Middle Eastern history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Bargains

The publication of Warlords of Oman in 1967 coincided with the first export of oil from Oman and the beginning of momentous change in a country that had been virtually closed to the outside world. Since then under the leadership of His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos, the development of the country and its people has been recognized as an international success story.

The events recorded in this book describe a very different state of affairs in a part of the world about which little was known at the time. Very few books had been published when Warlords of Oman first appeared in print.

Although much has been written since about Oman and the events set down in this book, Warlords of Oman remains a classic of Arabian travel and experience. It is full of lively descriptions of people and places. Its pages abound with delightful scenes of local colour, lively encounters, fascinating characters and enthralling incidents.

By: P. S. Allfree
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780709086000
ISBN 10: 0709086008
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Address book
Publisher's Status: Active

P.S. Allfree joined the army in 1948 and was commissioned into the East Surrey Regiment, serving in Libya, Egypt and the Arabian Gulf. In 1968 he joined the Foreign Office, serving in Amman, Beirut and Sana'a. This was followed by a posting to London until his retirement from the Service in 1990. He died in 2006 aged 75.