| Author/Contributor(s): | Ruthven, Malise |
| Publisher: | Verso |
| Date: | 2/24/2026 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
In recent years, the de facto head of the House of Saud, Mohammed bin Salman, has promoted the oil-rich kingdom as an open, liberalizing nation that has invested in culture, tourism, and social innovation to become a beacon for the region. Malise Ruthven, a leading commentator on Islamic affairs, reveals the historical currents beneath these changes: how the royal house co-opted Wahhabism to consolidate its power and enforce authoritarianism in collusion with Western businesses and governments.