Behind the Kingdom's Veil: Inside the New Saudi Arabia Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Middle East history and travel)

Take a deep dive behind the veils and walls of one of the world's most secretive countries. Learn how religious conservatism and strict laws governing women's freedoms over the past forty years support a single goal-preserving the power of the House of Saud.Saudi Arabia plays a key role in the world, yet few have first-hand knowledge of who lives, suffers, and wields power there. Now, Susanne Koelbl, award-winning military and foreign correspondent for the German news magazine Der Spiegel, unveils many secrets of this mysterious kingdom. As a journalist, for years Koelbl has traveled throughout the Middle East, and specifically Saudi Arabia, and recently lived in Riyadh during the most dramatic changes since the country's founding. She has long cultivated relationships on every level of Saudi society and is equally at ease with ultra-conservative Wahhabi preachers, oppositionists, and women from all walks of life.In Behind the Kingdom's Veil:- Have breakfast with Royal Highnesses, meet Osama bin Laden's bomb-making trainer, enter palaces of secret service chiefs and diplomatic legends.- Listen to intimate conversations with women ambivalent about their newly offered freedoms.- Get to know journalist Jamal Khashoggi, murdered and brutally dismembered in 2018.- View an in-depth portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), contrasting liberalization of Saudi society with punitive treatment of dissenters.Chapter-by-chapter the black box that is Saudi Arabia opens. Become an eyewitness to the inner workings of the new as well as the traditional Saudi Arabia. Learn about the not-so-obvious facts of Saudi Arabia's history, politics and customs. Understand the intricate and often hidden power relations within the kingdom.If you have read books such as Karen Elliott House's On Saudi Arabia or Robert Lacey's Inside the Kingdom, Behind the Kingdom's Veil should be your next read. #1 New Release In Saudi Arabia History - Witness The Mysterious World Of Saudi Arabia Take A Deep Dive Behind The Veils And Walls Of One Of The World's Most Secretive Countries. Learn How Religious Extremism And Oppression Of Women Over The Past Forty Years Support A Single Goal-preserving The Power Of The House Of Saud. Saudi Arabia Plays A Key World Role Yet Few Have First-hand Knowledge Of Who Lives, Suffers, And Wields Power There. Now, Susanne Koelbl, Award-winning Military And Foreign Correspondent For The German News Magazine Der Spiegel, Unveils Many Secrets Of This Mysterious Kingdom. As A Journalist, For Years Koelbl Has Traveled Throughout The Middle East, And Specifically Saudi Arabia, And Recently Lived In Riyadh During The Most Dramatic Changes Since The Country's Founding. She Has Long Cultivated Relationships On Every Level Of Saudi Society And Is Equally At Ease With Ultra-conservative Wahhabi Preachers, Oppositionists, And Women From All Walks Of Life. In Behind The Kingdom's Veil : Have Breakfast With Royal Highnesses, Meet Osama Bin Laden's Bomb-making Trainer, Enter Palaces Of Secret Service Chiefs And Diplomatic Legends. Listen To Intimate Conversations With Women Who Feel Like Prisoners In Their Homes, Contrasted With Their Newly Offered Freedoms. Get To Know Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Murdered And Brutally Dismembered By Order Of The Current Regime. View An In-depth Portrait Of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (mbs), Contrasting Liberalization Of Saudi Society With Ruthless Oppression Of Dissenters. Chapter-by-chapter The Black Box That Is Saudi Arabia Opens. Become An Eyewitness To The Inner Workings Of The New As Well As The Traditional Saudi Arabia. Learn About The Not-so-obvious Facts Of Saudi Arabia's History, Politics And Customs. Understand The Intricate And Often Hidden Power Relations Within The Kingdom. If You Have Read Books Such As Karen Elliott House's On Saudi Arabia Or Robert Lacey's Inside The Kingdom, Behind The Kingdom's Veil Should Be Your Next Read. "It's like watching a movie - just better," Dr. Elisabeth Kendall , Oxford University, Arabic and Islamic Studies. 2020 Finalist Sarton Women's Literary Award for Nonfiction #1 Bestseller on Saudi Arabia, Social Group Studies, Islam, Civil Rights, Islamic Banking & Finance Witness the mysterious world of Saudi Arabia. Understand Saudi culture, politics, history, human rights, and womens rights as seen through the intimate and insightful experiences of an award-winning journalist. Few Westerners have been allowed a closer look at the inner workings of Saudi Arabia. Susanne Koelbl, prize-winning journalist for the German news magazine Der Spiegel , strips away the veil covering many secrets of this mysterious kingdom. For years she traveled the Middle East, and recently lived in Riyadh during the most dramatic changes since the countrys founding. Peek inside the black box that is Saudi Arabia. Koelbl has cultivated relationships on every level of Saudi society and is equally at ease with ultra-conservative Salafi preachers, oppositionists, and women from all walks of life. If you have an interest in books such as Robert Laceys Inside the Kingdom , Bradley Hopes Blood and Oil , or Kim Ghattass Black Wave ; expect unique insights into the new Saudi Arabia, travel through the rapidly changing kingdom, and be a witness to very personal encounters with the citizens of Saudi Arabia in Susanne Koelbls Behind the Kingdoms Veil . "A fascinating account of the significant changes underway in Saudi Arabia based on years of excellent reporting on the ground." --Bruce Riedel , director of the Brookings Institution Intelligence Project, author of Kings and Presidents: Saudi Arabia and the United States Since FDR Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most secretive countries. Now, Susanne Koelbl, award-winning journalist for the German news magazine Der Spiegel , unveils many secrets of this mysterious kingdom. For years she traveled the Middle East, and recently lived in Riyadh during the most dramatic changes since the country's founding. She has cultivated relationships on every level of Saudi society and is equally at ease with ultra-conservative Wahhabi preachers, oppositionists, and women from all walks of life. In this "piercingly powerful book" (Ahmed Rahid, New York Times -bestselling author of Taliban ), you can have breakfast with Royal Highnesses; meet Osama bin Laden's bomb-making trainer; enter palaces of secret service chiefs; listen to intimate conversations with women about their newly offered freedoms; learn about journalist Jamal Khashoggi; and view an in-depth portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), as you learn about the not-so-obvious facts of the kingdom's history, politics, customs, and hidden power relations. "Take a deep dive behind the veils and walls of one of the world's most secretive countries. Learn how religious extremism and oppression of women over the past 40 years support a single goal -- preserving the power of the House of Saud. Saudi Arabia plays a key world role, yet few have firsthand knowledge of who lives, suffers, and wields power there. Now, Susanne Koelbl, award-winning military and foreign correspondent for the German news magazine Der Spiegel, unveils many secrets of this mysterious kingdom. As a journalist, for years Koelbl has traveled throughout the Middle East, and specifically Saudi Arabia, and recently lived in Riyadh during the most dramatic changes since the country's founding. She has long cultivated relationships on every level of Saudi society and is equally at ease with ultra-conservative Wahhabi preachers, oppositionists, and women from all walks of life. Chapter-by-chapter, the black box that is Saudi Arabia opens. Become an eyewitness to the inner workings of the new as well as the traditional Saudi Arabia. Learn about the not-so-obvious facts of Saudi Arabia's history, politics, and customs. Understand the intricate and often hidden power relations within the kingdom."--Publisher's description