Looking for some good reading material?
If you live in Bahrain or are visiting Bahrain, it would be very handy to learn more about the island’s culture and history.
Below are some books we recommend to check out, all can be found on Amazon! They cover the history of Bahrain, important facts, cover maps, old photographs, and more! There’s a lot of different information you can choose from these fascinating reads. Scroll down to the bottom to see the list!
1. Bahrain Through The Ages
WHAT: A history book on Bahrain, covering the period of the Islamic empires to the present day.
PRICE: 16 BD Kindle | 20+ BD Paperback
Get it here.
2. The Life and Times of Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa
WHAT: The author delves into the Emirs of Bahrain and the family’s dedication, hard work, and determination to move Bahrain down the path to progress.
PRICE: 18.5BD Paperback
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3. Dilmun and its Gulf Neighbours
WHAT: An archaeological history book of the early Dilmun civilization that tells about how life used to be between 2000-1800 BC.
PRICE: 21BD
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4. Bahrain in Original Photographs 1880-1961
WHAT: The author of this book uses photographs to tell the historical story of Bahrain.
PRICE: 80BD
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5. Bahrain (Cultures of the World)
WHAT: A book providing detailed information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bahrain.
PRICE: 4BD
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6. The Journey Begins
WHAT: A positive view of everything great that’s been done in Bahrain, a great read to get to know the island.
PRICE: 14BD
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7. Historic Maps of Bahrain 1817-1970
WHAT: A collection of detailed and comprehensive maps with commentary beginning from 1817 and finishing in 1970. It includes the first-ever town plans of Manama and Muharraq and the first-ever accurate land survey of the Hawar Islands.
PRICE: 1340BD
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8. Culture Shock! Bahrain: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
WHAT: A great book for expats, tourists, and newcomers in Bahrain. Includes history and description of Bahrain, along with facts about the food, language, culture, and pastimes.
PRICE: 6BD
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9. Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Bahraini Dialect, Travel to Bahrain
WHAT: If you’ve always wanted to learn the Bahraini Arabic dialect, this book is for you. All text is in English.
PRICE: 5BD
Get it here.
