What role does Qatar play in the Middle East and how does it differ from the other Gulf states How has the Al-Thani tribe shaped the history of modern Qatar And how is a traditional tribal society adapting to its status as a burgeoning economic superpower

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With this groundbreaking modern history, Allen Fromherz presents a full portrait which analyses Qatar's growing regional influence within a broader historical context. He offers a multi-faceted picture of the political, cultural, religious, social and economic make-up of modern Qatar, its significance within the GCC states and the wider region.

Fromherz, drawing on medieval Arabic and Berber sources, analyses the myths and history surrounding the origins and rise of the Almohad Empire.