First Light: Modern Bahrain and Its Heritage

by Professor Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifah

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.

152 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting history of Bahrain especially since it is written by a member of the Royal Family.

[Mohamed · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was authored by King Hamad bin Isa, the current King of Bahrain, back in 1986 when he was the Crown Prince & Heir Apparent. It provides an insightful view into the history of wars in Bahrain (briefly), the founding and development of Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) and the King's perspective on the political, economic, social and military problems the GCC countries had to face in 1995 (when this book was published in English) and will have to face in the future.