Review:
Davidson s book is a tour de force. His presentation of the ruling families and especially of the royal family is detailed, thorough and . accurate. The author introduces an understanding of family politics, which no one has done until now, to the discussion of who s who in the Emirates. . Altogether, no student, business person, firm or government entity should consider learning about Abu Dhabi and the UAE without reading this book and underlining its key passages. As is the case with all other works by Davidson, the narrative is excellent, the style is highly readable and the information by and large is priceless. (International Affairs)