Abd Allah Muhammad Mursi (4 results)
More imagesPublished by Cairoal-Maktab al-misri al-hadith ., 1978
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Add to basketFIRST EDITION. Large 8vo. (24.5 x 16.5 cm). pp.334. Text mostly in Arabic with some English. Publisher's original lemon cloth, upper cover gilt-lettered in Arabic. With the unclipped dust-jacket showing a map showing the Gulf States. Book with 25 plates and 2 folding maps. Accompanied by 7 loose folding maps and genealogical tab…les (ranging from 70 x 54 cm to 36 x 49 cm). Some light wear to maps and charts, the book itself with just some trivial light spotting to edges, generally an excellent copy in a well preserved jacket. First edition, first printing, of this study of the Arabian Peninsula in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, examining the early history of the United Arab Emirates and Oman, much enhanced by photographs of the forts of the Gulf and reproductions of paintings depicting battles, and complete with large, loose genealogical charts showing the descent of ruling families of the United Arab Emirates and Oman including the Nahyan, Qasimi, and Busa'id families. The period between 1793 and 1818 marks a turning point in the history of the Gulf, as the First Saudi State expanded and came into conflict with Oman and the British signed treatises with the leaders of the region. The author begins by surveying the history of the Busa'id family in Oman, the confederation of Bani Yas, and the Qawasim. Next, he examines the eastwards expansion of the First Saudi State and the spread of its influence, including the alliance between it and Ra's al-Khaima. The British decision to become militarily involved in the Gulf is presented here as the result of a desire to limit the influence of the Saudis and Wahhabism. After studying the conflict between the Saudis and the Omanis, the author discusses the fall of the First Saudi State at the hands of the Ottomans and the lasting impact that the alliances formed during this period had on the emirates of the UAE. The author's research is augmented with the text of the treatises signed between the East India Company, Oman, and the Emirates between 1789 and 1820. The author, Muhammad Morsi Abdullah, was a leading historian of the emergence of the United Arab Emirates; he was awarded his doctorate at Cambridge for a thesis on the modern history of the UAE, after which he returned to his work in Abu Dhabi as Director of the Documentation and Studies Center in the Office of the President of the United Arab Emirates. In 1969, Abdullah published the book "Abu Dhabi Between Yesterday and Today", as well as a map of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. In 1972, he participated in the crucial project of making the first map of the United Arab Emirates itself. Fittingly, the present work was issued with seven large maps and charts alongside the book, which is itself illustrated with two folding maps and numerous photographic plates providing a visual history of the UAE.
More imagesDawlat al-Imarat al-'arabiah al-muttahidah ("Map of the United Arab Emirates"). Scale 1:750,000.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 'ABD ALLAH, Muhammad Mursi, & Ezzeddin Ibrahim Mustafa.
Published by London and Abu Dhabi: George Philip & Son and Markaz al-watha'iq wa-l-dirasat bi-wazirat shu'un al-ra'asah, 1974, 1974
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Add to basketThe smaller-format Arabic version of the most detailed map of the UAE at the time of publication, originally prepared and published in 1973, only two years after the establishment of the federation. In addition to pearling grounds, the map also details oil fields, oil production in 1968-1972, and the oil companies operating in t…he area. It delineates tarmac roads, roads under constructions, and important traditional trails, as well as ports and airports. The three island contested by Iran - Greater and Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa - are shown as being part of the UAE. The official stamp states that the changes to the borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, subsequent to the Treaty of Jeddah (1974), "are not present on this map which was prepared in 1973". An English version was also published in the same year. The Egyptian-born Ezzeddin Ibrahim was cultural adviser to Sheikh Zayed. The former director of the Centre for Documentation and Research, Abu Dhabi, Muhammad Mursi Abd' Allah was the author of some of the earliest historical studies of the UAE. Colour folding map (583 x 735 mm; 194 x 123 mm when folded). With 2 insets. Pale blue cover printed in black, with arms of the UAE. Official ink stamp in Arabic on front wrapper. Wrappers minimally soiled, minor clean tear on upper blank margin, couple of tiny holes at fold junctures, contents clean: a very good copy.
More imagesPublished by Beirut: Dar Alkashaf (Agent), [c. 1970], 1970
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Add to basketThe earliest and most detailed modern survey of the emirate, produced during Sheikh Zayed's Five Year Plan (1968-1972). An Arabic edition was also published around the same time. While undated, the map covers events up to January 1970 and forecasts others from February 1970, with references to the principles for the federation o…f Arab Emirates in 1968, but not to the establishment of the UAE in 1971. The "Abu Dhabi in Brief" box outlines the geographical area, oil and pearling interests, population up to 1969, tribes and their locations. The "Oil in Abu Dhabi" box summarizes oil concessions granted up to January 1970. The main map, colour-blocked for altitudes, shows pearl fishing areas, prehistoric and ancient sites, old forts, oil and water infrastructure, geographical features, settlements of varying size, roads (distinguishing those under construction and important tracks), airports and airfields, and ports. The inset "Abu Dhabi - The Capital of the Emirate" shows the urban layout with the main buildings, including the old fort and new palace, government departments, airport, and industrial and residential areas. "Al-Ain and Suburbs" shows its border with Buraimi from Jebel Hafit to Hili, with the key urban features. It is described as the seat of the Heir Apparent, with many Al Nahyan forts and farms. A third inset is devoted to "Liwa Villages" - the birthplace of the Al Nahyan - with the configuration of important desert tracks. The "Oil Concessions" inset shows the areas allocated to various oil companies, and those to be bid on in 1970, with a table of annual export data for the years 1962-1969. Colour printed sheet with main map (1,350 x 1,010 mm, folding into 180 x 260 mm). With 4 insets and 2 text boxes. Original pictorial wraps. Upper corners of wraps minimally bumped, small tears at fold intersections, couple of publisher's revisions to the main map: a very good copy.
More imagesMap of the United Arab Emirates. Scale 1:750,000.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 'ABD ALLAH, Muhammad Mursi, & Ezzeddin Ibrahim Mustafa.
Published by London and Abu Dhabi: George Philip & Son and Centre for Documentation and Research, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, 1974, 1974
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Add to basketThe smaller-format English version of the most detailed map of the UAE at the time of publication, originally prepared and published in 1973, only two years after the establishment of the federation. In addition to pearling grounds, the map also details oil fields, oil production in 1968-1972, and the oil companies operating in…the area. It delineates tarmac roads, roads under construction, and important traditional trails, as well as ports and airports. The three islands contested by Iran - Greater and Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa - are shown as being part of the UAE. The official stamp states that the changes to the borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, subsequent to the Treaty of Jeddah (1974), "are not present on this map which was prepared in 1973". An Arabic version was also published in the same year. The Egyptian-born Ezzeddin Ibrahim was cultural adviser to Sheikh Zayed. The former director of the Centre for Documentation and Research, Abu Dhabi, Muhammad Mursi Abd' Allah was the author of some of the earliest historical studies of the UAE. Colour folding map (583 x 735 mm; 194 x 123 mm when folded). With 2 insets. Pale blue cover printed in black, with arms of the UAE. Official ink stamp in English on front wrapper. Contents clean: a fine copy.
