Desert Crown: Ibn Saud and the Making of a Kingdom

The Desert Crown: Ibn Saud and the Making of a Kingdom

the Secrets of Power, Faith, and Strategy in the Birth of Saudi Arabia

The Desert Crown is a sweeping historical biography of Abdulaziz ibn Saud, the charismatic leader who transformed the Arabian Peninsula from tribal chaos into a modern kingdom. Through war, diplomacy, and religious revival, Ibn Saud carved out a dynasty that continues to shape the Middle East and the world.

Follow his remarkable journey-from exile in Kuwait to his audacious raid on Riyadh, from battles with Ottoman remnants and Hashemite rivals to his historic meeting with Franklin D. Roosevelt aboard the USS Quincy. With compelling prose and meticulous research, author Borna Ahadi takes you deep into the origins of Saudi Arabia and the mind of the man who made it possible.

This book is perfect for readers of:

• Middle Eastern history

• Political biography

• Islamic history and Wahhabism

• Royal dynasties and global diplomacy

• Geopolitical intrigue and oil politics

Whether you're a scholar or a curious reader, The Desert Crown offers gripping insight into the rise of one of the world's most influential kingdoms.

Order now and discover how one man changed the desert-and the world.