The author and media consultant Alexander McNabb launched his new book "The Sons of the Seven Seas: The History of the United Arab Emirates" during a passionate signing session at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. The book presents a journey exploring the development of the Emirates over the ages, from ancient civilizations to our present time as a hallmark of progress and prosperity.
McNabb confirms that the book sheds light on significant historical events and provides a different perspective on the decline of the pearl industry in the region, calling for the need to return to history to understand the present and the future.
The pages of the book cover a collection of remarkable archaeological discoveries in the Emirates and link them to the Garden of Eden and its role in the history of the region. It also sheds light on the trade practices that took place through bronze and their impact on shaping the local identity.
On another aspect, the book also focuses on the transformation of the Emirates as an important commercial center over time, and it reviews the major economic transformations that the state has witnessed, providing new insights that present different interpretations of its historical development.
McNabb emphasizes the importance of providing these contexts to readers in a comprehensive and inclusive way to understand the experiences and contributions of the Emirati people in building their nation across the ages.
