A Reformer on the Throne: Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said

by Sergey Plekhanov

Genres: Biography

280 pages, Hardcover

First published December 9, 2004

Reviews

[Muzna Al Hooti · Rating 5 out of 5]

For non-Omanis this might be just a history book. For Omanis, this is a book that gives us an insight to who our former Sultan was. Also, as an Omani, I know lots of deets are missing, which makes the book more general history than a biography. Note: I have already read the Arabic copy of this book a while ago, but wanted to read the book again with a new mentality after the passing of Sultan Qaboos.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting, but a bit dry. The first third of the book, or maybe the first half is a lot of background or history that felt unnecessary. I do appreciate all that the Sultan did to further his country.