On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines--and Future
- ISBN-10
- 0307473287
- ISBN-13
- 9780307473288
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 308
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Author
- Karen Elliott House
Description
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist from The Wall Street Journal draws on three decades of firsthand experience to profile the Saudi Arabia of today, offering insight into its leaders, citizens, cultural complexities and international prospects.
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