Frauke Heard-Bey – From Trucial States to United Arab Emirates – 1982 First Edition
AED600
A first edition, first impression of this comprehensive and detailed modern history of the United Arab Emirates, one of the earliest books with this scope.
It traces the background to how the seven Emirates came together to form the UAE in 1971, and the first decade of the country’s history.
The author is a long-time resident and historian of the UAE and the wider Gulf region, having worked in research and academic roles in Abu Dhabi since the formation of the country.
Published in 1982 by Longman. In near-fine condition, hardback. Original unclipped jacket, clean inside with no writing or inscriptions. Rare to find in the original first printing.
