The Formation of Saudi Arabia

This audiobook explores the complex history of the Middle East following World War I, highlighting the division of territories and the rise of different powers, including the Hashemite and Saudi families. It details the emergence of Saudi Arabia, shaped by religious reform movements and strategic resource discoveries, particularly oil, which transformed the nation into a major global player. The narrative also covers the political and religious shifts that influenced the region's development, from the decline of the Ottoman Empire to the establishment of the modern Saudi state in 1932.