'Modern Qatar: A Study of the Documents of the Al Thani Emirate's Formative Years (1840-1916)' sheds light on a significant era in the history of the Arabian Peninsula that greatly influenced the formation of contemporary Gulf kingdoms and emirates. It examines the prevalent political, social, and economic fabric of that time, focusing on Britain's colonial policies aimed at safeguarding its vital interests in the Gulf. Most sheikhs generally conformed to these policies, only occasionally deviating to preserve their tribal and personal interests. The book 'Modern Qatar' addresses the confrontation period between the solid British policies and the Ottoman government's unstable and hesitant strategies in Qatar, ultimately leading to the fulfillment of global colonial ambitions. Author: Abdulaziz Abdulghani Ibrahim Publisher: Saqi Books, Beirut Publication Year: 2013 Pages: 688 Volume: 1 Binding: Artistic Hardcover + Paperback Paper Type: Recycled ISBN: 9781855168503