Oman in the twentieth century : political foundations of an emerging state / John E. Peterson.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-272) and index.

Maps -- 1. Introduction: Oman and its People -- PART ONE : Themes in Omani Politics : 2. The Sultans and the Ruling Family - 3. Development of the Administration - 4. Tribal Politics - 5. External Influences Omani -- PART TWO : Challenges to the Sultanate - 6. Imams, Tribes and the Changing Nature of Challenges - 7. The Mountain Rebellions : al-Jabal al-Akhdar and Dhufar - 8. Coup d'Etat of 1970 and Volte-Face -- Appendix A : Glossary - Appendix B : Abridged Genealogy of the Al Sa'id - Appendix C : Military Commanders in the Sultanate - Appendix D : Genealogies of the Tamimas of Five Principal Tribes - Appendix E : Letter of Accession of Sa'id Bin Taymür (1932) - Appendix F : British Official Representation at Muscat - Appendix G : Summaries of Sultanate Budgets, 1921-47.