First Light de Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa

First Light: Modern Bahrain and Its Heritage

Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa

First published in 1995. The author presents this book as a tale of a small and distinct country and an account for its struggle for self-preservation, continued development and progress despite all the challenges it faces in a sensitive part of the world. The author states The 'Bahraini example' provides a living proof that a small productive country can become an important factor in the stability and development of the region in which it exists and thereafter in the entire world.

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A Brief Geographical and Historical Survey The Military History of Bahrain in Modem Times 1 Bahrain, Islam and Foreign Invaders A - From the Advent of Islam to the Portuguese Invasion B - The Portuguese Invasion and its Lessons C - British Role in the Gulf 2 The Battle of Zubara and the Transformation of Bahrain A - Bahrain in the Eighteenth Century B - Zubara C - Battle of Zubara D - The Battle of Bahrain 3 Independence A - Building an Independent State B - Preparations for General Military Service C - First Steps D - The Defence Force and its Arab Role During the Ramadan War of 1973 E - The Role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia F - First Five- Year Plan G - Comprehensive Plan and the Creation of a Balanced Force H - The Navy 4 National Strategy for the Gulf Cooperation Council States Introduction A - National Goals of CCC States B - Dangers and Risk Factors Faced by CCC States C - National Strategy of CCC States D - The Concept of Military Strategy of the CCC States Summary, Conclusion