Saudi Arabia: A Desert Kingdom
- ISBN-10
- 0382396081
- ISBN-13
- 9780382396083
- Series
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Saudi Arabia
- Pages
- 127
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Silver Burdett Press
- Author
- Kevin McCarthy
Description
Complete with color photos and maps, a detailed look at the Middle Eastern nation examines the impact of Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, its relations with the world, and its future ties with the United States.
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