Oman The True-Life Drama and Intrigue of an Arab State
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Oman The True-Life Drama and Intrigue of an Arab State by J Beasant
The Sultante of Oman is a country often described as one of the most secretive in the world. Following ten years' residency there, the author delves into the country's little-documented political history, paying particular attention to the Palace Coup of 1970 and the events which followed.
'One of the most enduring and compelling mysteries of the Second World War' Mail on Sunday 'It reads like the plot of a thriller... strongly recommended.' Focus
John Beasant is a former press secretary to two Commonwealth Prime Ministers and a Head of State in the Islamic world. While writing Oman he was expelled from the Sultanate after rejecting a bribe not to proceed with publication. His previous works include The Santo Rebellion and Stalin's Silver and he is the writer of the planned Channel 4 series Orphans of Empire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840186079 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840186070 |
| Title | Oman The True-Life Drama and Intrigue of an Arab State |
| Author | J Beasant |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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