A Brief History of the Middle East & Saudi Arabia 2 in 1

audiobook (Unabridged) From Desert Tribes to Oil Empires—5,000 Years of Power and Faith

By Dominic Haynes

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They say history repeats itself. In the Middle East, it never stopped.

And no country reflects this more than Saudi Arabia—the kingdom born from the sands, now commanding the world's attention from boardrooms to battlefields.

Why is the world's oldest region still its most volatile? And how did one desert nation rise to control global energy, religion, and diplomacy?

This powerful 2-in-1 bundle cuts through the confusion. From the birth of civilization in Mesopotamia to the rise of Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030, you'll finally understand the patterns of faith, empire, war, and oil that still shape headlines today.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • The empires, invasions, and revolutions that defined 5,000 years of Middle Eastern power
  • How Islam reshaped Arabia—and the world—in just one generation
  • The truth behind colonial borders, modern-day conflicts, and sectarian divides
  • How the Saudi royal family rose from tribal roots to billion-dollar diplomacy
  • Why the oil boom changed everything—and what's coming next for the region
  • Clear, concise explanations that connect past to present—no fluff, no jargon
  • Still think Middle East history is too complicated? This bundle distills it all into an engaging, fast-paced read that finally makes it click—whether you're a student, traveler, or just tired of surface-level news.

    Start listening today and uncover the real story behind the world's most misunderstood region—and the desert kingdom at its heart.

    *PDF copy included with purchase

    A Brief History of the Middle East & Saudi Arabia 2 in 1