Monsoon revolution : republicans, sultans, and empires in Oman, 1965-1976 / Abdel Razzaq Takriti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Takriti, Abdel Razzaq, 1981-

Series:

Oxford Historical Monographs

Oxford historical monographs

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oman--History--20th century.

Oman.

Oman--History--Dhofar War, 1964-1976.

Oman--Politics and government--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

At a time when Arab revolutionary movements are once again dominating the headlines, 'Monsoon Revolution' offers a fresh reading of the Arab revolutionary tradition, examining one of its foremost case studies: the Dhufar revolution in Oman (1965-1976).

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Imperial Sovereignty in Omani History; 2. Dhufari Politics, Society, and Economy; 3. A Struggle for Sovereignty; 4. Crises and Constellational Shifts, 1966-1968; 5. Relocating the Revolutionary Subject: From DLF to PFLOAG; 6. Last Stand of the Raj; 7. The Sultan is Deposed, Long Reign the Sultan!; 8. Constructing the Absolutist State; 9. Revolutionary Culture; 10. From Citizenship to Subjecthood, Episodes From 1971-76; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R

ST; U; V; W; Y; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 21, 2013).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-251561-6

0-19-878317-5

0-19-165619-4

OCLC:

855535572