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If there is anyone who can write knowledgeably and intelligently about Saudi Arabia, it is Andrew Hammond. His deep knowledge of politics and culture in the Middle East uniquely qualifies him to undertake this project. Hammond's track record is independent and critical, and this book adds to our knowledge of a kingdom that is often shrouded with mystery and propaganda. -- As'ad AbuKhalil, Department of Politics, California State University Stanislaus, author of 'The Battle for Saudi Arabia: Royalty, Fundamentalism, and Global Power'

If there is anyone who can write knowledgeably and intelligently about Saudi Arabia, it is Andrew Hammond. His deep knowledge of politics and culture in the Middle East uniquely qualifies him to undertake this project. Hammond's track record is independent and critical, and this book adds to our knowledge of a kingdom that is often shrouded with mystery and propaganda. -- As'ad AbuKhalil, Department of Politics, California State University Stanislaus, author of 'The Battle for Saudi Arabia: Royalty, Fundamentalism, and Global Power' Fascinating. Reconciles the demands of scholarly depth with keen personal insights into everyday life in Saudi Arabia. -- Dr Larbi Sadiki, Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics, University of Exeter A timely and insightful book exposing the many myths underpinning the stability of the Saudi state. Packed with sharp analysis on the ruling family's religious alliances, its grappling with terrorists, and its looming inability to keep spending its way out of political crises, Hammond's work is an Arab Spring must-read. -- Dr Christopher M. Davidson, Reader in Middle East Politics, Durham University, author of Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success and editor of Power and Politics in the Persian Gulf Monarchies

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Andrew Hammond is a senior correspondent for a global news agency, currently based in Dubai. He is the author of What The Arabs Think of America (2008) and Popular Culture in the Arab World (2007), and was the agency bureau chief in Saudi Arabia for several years.

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