Focusing on the enigmatic origins and author of a significant historical work, the description highlights the Gazetteer of The Persian Gulf, commonly referred to as "Lorimer's." Despite its frequent citation by historians and academics, details surrounding its creation and the life of its author remain largely unknown, suggesting a rich yet underexplored narrative within historical scholarship.
Captain William Shakespear was one of the first British officers to explore the Nejdi desert of the Arabian Peninsula. He provided London with valuable intelligence and cultivated a personal relationship with the Emir of Riyadh Ibn Sa'ud, laying the foundations for diplomatic relations with the emir, and later the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Third edition of this popular, easy-to-use textbook, updated for the revised Database Methods Level 5 module [5N0783], which details fundamental database methods while providing for practical experience in database design, implementation and organisation.