The Kingdom, Robert Lacey
The Kingdom, Robert Lacey
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The Kingdom

Author: Robert Lacey

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 22 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2014


Synopsis

The Kingdom is the story of a countrya country of astonishing contrasts, where routine computer printouts open with the words In the name of God, where men who grew up in goat-hair tents now dominate the money markets of the world, and where murderers and adulterers are publicly executed in the street. By its own reckoning, this country is just entering the fifteenth century. The Kingdom is also the story of a familya family that has fought its way from poverty and obscurity into wealth and power the likes of which the world has never known, a family characterized by fierce loyalty among its members, ruthlessness toward its enemies, and dedication to one of the worlds most severe and demanding creeds. The Kingdom is Saudi Arabiathe only country in the world to bear the name of the family that rules it.

About Robert Lacey

Robert Lacey is a British historian noted for his original research, which gets him close to-and often living alongside-his subjects. He is the author of twenty books, including Majesty, The Year 1000, and the New York Times bestseller The Kingdom. He is currently living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on July 31, 2011

Well, what an excellent book and so important at this time in history. While the major focus of Inside the Kingdom is the history of Saudia Arabia and it's interactions with the world from the mid 1970s forward, history of the founding of the house of Saud is provided. This was enough for an uninfor......more