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Anscombe, Frederick F. Ottoman Gulf: The Creation of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, 1870-1914. Columbia University Press, 1997. A revisionist history that looks at the role of the Ottoman Empire in the birth of the Gulf States.

Augustin, Rebecca. Qatar. Children's Press, 1997. Describes the geography, history, and culture of the small Arab country. For younger readers.

Ferdinand, Klaus. Bedouins of Qatar. Thames & Hudson, 1993. An invaluable look at the disappearing customs of Bedouin nomadic life.

Peck, Malcolm. Historical Dictionary of the Gulf Arab States. Scarecrow, 1997. Informative introduction followed by alphabetical listings.

Robison, Gordon, and Paul Greenway. Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar. Lonely Planet, 2000. Advice and recommendations for travelers to the region.

Zahlan, Rosemarie Said. Making of the Modern Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Routledge, Ithaca, 1989. 1999. Comprehensive discussion of their creation and leadership.