SAUDI INC. The Story of How Saudi Arabia Became One of the Most Influential States on the Geopolitical Map of the World

The book by political scientist Ellen Ward is dedicated to the history of Saudi Arabia starting from the early 20th century, when Abdelaziz from the House of Saud began the struggle for the unification of the Arabian Peninsula, culminating in 1932 with the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By the last quarter of the century, Saudi Arabia had become a significant player in the global energy market and had gained influence on the international stage. Through this book, you will learn how Saudi Arabia progressed to success. Ward's focus is on the development of the country's oil industry, the history of the famous company Aramco and its no less famous successor - Saudi Aramco, the complex relationships within the royal family, the position of women, religious fundamentalism, terrorism, goals, and strategies of the rulers. The book is intended for a wide audience and will be of interest to anyone who is interested in history, geopolitics, international relations, the evolution of the energy market, as well as anyone who simply wants to better understand what is happening in our globalized world.