Published on and written by Cyril Jarnias
The history of the country in the United Arab Emirates is no mere footnote in the global narrative. From the first prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the urban mega-projects of the 21st century, this territory has been in turn a commercial crossroads, a theater of imperial confrontations, a mosaic of Bedouin tribes, and a laboratory for a unique federal state. Understanding this past, as Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reminded us, is to grasp the key to the current national identity.
From the First Settlements to the Emergence of Organized Societies
Long before the appearance of contemporary coastal cities, the region of the present-day Emirates already hosted human communities. Archaeological discoveries have profoundly changed the chronology we thought we knew.
Excavations at Jebel Faya, in the emirate of Sharjah, and the Faya-1 site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, attest to human presence dating back around 125,000 years BCE. These sites are directly linked to the early migrations of Homo sapiens out of Africa, making the Emirates a major stop on a planetary route.
As the climate and sea levels evolved, the region saw alternating phases of dense settlement and more obscure episodes. They even speak of a “dark millennium” starting around 3,800 BCE, a period during which human traces sharply decrease, before a new wave of development in the Early Bronze Age.
Archaeologists
Major Prehistoric and Protohistoric Periods
Researchers distinguish a series of successive cultures and periods that together form a surprisingly rich chronological framework for a territory that is now largely desert.
| Period / Culture | Approximate (BC or AD) | Main Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Paleolithic | 1,500,000 – 300,000 BCE | Acheulean tools, stone axes, hunter-gatherer occupations |
| Neolithic | 8,000 – 4,000 BCE (sometimes 6,000 – 3,500) | First coastal villages, “Arabian Bifacial” and Ubaid cultures, fishing and shell gathering |
| Arabian Bifacial & Ubaid Cultures | 5,000 – 3,100 BCE | Polished stone objects, ceramics influenced by Mesopotamia |
| Hafit Period | 3,200 – 2,600 BCE | Beehive-shaped tombs, more complex social structure |
| Umm Al Nar Period | 2,600 – 2,000 BCE | Great Bronze Age civilization, monumental collective tombs, maritime trade |
| Wadi Suq Culture | 2,000 – 1,300 BCE | Transition from Bronze to early Iron Age, new tomb forms, metallurgy |
| Iron Age I | 1,200 – 1,000 BCE | Beginning of underground irrigation systems (falaj) |
| Iron Age II | 1,000 – 600 BCE | Intensive development of falaj, permanent agricultural villages |
| Iron Age III | 600 – 300 BCE | Consolidation of local networks, extensive exchanges |
| Hellenistic / Mleiha Period | from 300 BCE onward | Fortifications, writing, links with the Greco-Iranian world |
| Late Pre-Islamic Periods (PIR A–D) | 350 BCE – 350 CE | Multiplication of regional influences, rise of centers like Mleiha and Ed-Dur |
| Islamic Period | After the 7th century | Integration into the Muslim world, commercial ports, tribal emirates |
This long sequence shows how far the region was from being a simple “no man’s land.” Societies there invented original solutions to exploit a harsh environment, particularly through water management and navigation.
From Desert Oases to Gulf Ports: A Crossroads of Civilizations
The geography of the Emirates made this territory a permanent crossroads. Between sea and desert, the population organized itself around two main types of settlements: the interior oases, especially around Al Ain, and the coastal cities facing the Gulf.
The area corresponding today to the Emirates was successively known by several names: Magan in Mesopotamian texts, then the province of Mazun in the Sassanid era. It also appears in Roman and Greek records as a region rich in trade, later referred to by ancient authors as “Ichthyophagi,” the “fish-eaters,” in reference to the coastal lifestyle.
Major Archaeological Sites by Emirate
Modern archaeology has confirmed this crossroads role. Today, nearly a hundred identified sites are recorded in the country, covering all periods, from prehistory to late Islam.
| Emirate | Major Sites | Periods Illustrated | Distinctive Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Umm Al Nar Island, Jebel Hafit tombs, Al Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud, Marawah Island | Early Bronze Age to Iron Age, Neolithic | Monumental tombs, oldest Neolithic village, oldest known natural pearl (“Abu Dhabi pearl”) |
| Dubai | Saruq Al Hadid, Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, Al Qusais, Margham, Hatta sites | Bronze and Iron Ages, Abbasid period, late Islamic period | Major Iron Age metallurgical center, Abbasid city, trade networks |
| Sharjah | Jebel Buhais, Mleiha, Muweilah, Al Thuqeibah | From prehistory to the late pre-Islamic period | Necropolises, fortifications, earliest evidence of writing |
| Ajman | Al Muwaihat, Masfout | Bronze Age, 3rd millennium BCE | Umm Al Nar burials, rock carvings |
| Umm Al Qawain | Ed-Dur, Siniyah Island, Al Akaab Island | Stone Age to pre-Islamic period, early Christianity, Neolithic | Great ancient city, Christian monastery, dugong butchery |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Julfar, Shimal, Seih Al Harf, Kush | Umm Al Nar, Wadi Suq, medieval Islamic period | Major Islamic port, necropolises |
| Fujairah | Bidayah, Qidfa, Bithnah | Early Islamic period, Iron Age, late Islamic period | Ancient mosque, Iron Age tombs, strategic fort |
At Mleiha, for example, the remains range from prehistoric occupations to a large pre-Islamic fortified complex. Tombs, coins, weapons, and even camel and horse burials suggest the existence of warrior elites integrated into a network connecting the Arabian Peninsula to the Iranian and Mediterranean worlds.
The Ed-Dur site, on the coast of Umm Al Qawain, reveals a vast settlement occupied from the Neolithic to the pre-Islamic period. Excavations have unearthed over a thousand objects and thousands of fragments, testifying to intense maritime trade in this region over several kilometers.
Discoveries of Greek amphorae, seals, semi-precious stone jewelry, Mesopotamian ceramics, and beads destined for the Indus or the Mediterranean confirm contacts with Mesopotamia, Iran, India, the Indus Valley, the Greek Mediterranean, and even the Far East.
Water Management and Underground Irrigation
At the heart of this development, one technical system stands out: the falaj, a network of underground irrigation channels that captures and redistributes groundwater from the mountain foothills to the palm groves and fields of the oases.
Archaeological research in the Al Ain region indicates that irrigation systems known as *aflaj* appeared there as early as the beginning of the first millennium BCE, among the oldest in the world. Their construction required precise topographical expertise, rigorous slope calculations, and social cooperation between clans for maintenance and equitable water distribution. These structures, still visible at sites like Bidaa Bint Saud or Al Ain, illustrate the strategic importance of water management throughout the country’s history.
The Arrival of Islam and the Long Tribal History
The establishment of Islam constitutes a major turning point. Around 630, envoys of the Prophet Muhammad traversed the region. The local tribes embraced the new faith, but a period of contestation followed the Prophet’s death, culminating in the Battle of Dibba, which marked the definitive anchoring of Islam in this part of the peninsula.
During the following centuries, the region became fully integrated into the Muslim world, under the authority of the great caliphates and then Persian and Ottoman dynasties. The port of Julfar, near present-day Ras Al Khaimah, became a major commercial center in the Gulf during the medieval period. Further south, the oases of Al Ain and the palm groves of Liwa structured sedentary life, while the vast expanses of the Rub’ al-Khali accommodated the seasonal migrations of the Bedouins.
A Society Organized Around Tribes
For centuries, the fundamental structure of society rested on the tribe. Loyalty went first to the extended family, then to the clan, and finally to the tribal confederation. A Bedouin saying summarizes this hierarchy: “I am against my brother, my brother and I against my cousin, and my cousin and I against the stranger.”
The tribes were semi-nomadic, moving with their herds of camels, goats, and sheep in search of pastures and wells. The chiefs, or sheikhs, embodied political and military authority as well as conflict arbitration. Tribal cohesion was a bulwark against the harshness of the environment as well as external threats.
The Bani Yas, based in Abu Dhabi, is the central confederation, giving rise to the Al Nahyan (Abu Dhabi) and Al Maktoum (Dubai) dynasties. In the north, the Al Qasimi dominate Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, while the Al Nuaimi, Al Ali, and Sharqiyin govern Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah respectively.
The organization of the tribes, combined with a geography fragmented between mountains, desert, and islands, explains the diverse political landscape of the sheikhdoms that would exist until the creation of the federation.
An Economy of Sea and Desert Before Oil
Until the mid-20th century, the area that would become the country of the United Arab Emirates remained poor in resources. Life revolved around a few complementary economic pillars.
The inhabitants of the oases lived from date palm cultivation, wheat, or a few vegetables, irrigated by the aflaj. The Bedouins derived milk, meat, wool from their herds, and used camels as mounts and pack animals. Coastal populations turned to the sea: fishing, coastal trading, and especially pearl diving.
Fishing and Coastal Trade, Arteries of the Gulf
On the coast, the small settlements—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Qawain—lived to the rhythm of the sea. Wooden dhows plied the Gulf and beyond, heading to India, East Africa, or Iraq. Fishermen used various techniques: nets, traps, harpoons, lines. Fish was the main source of protein, and some dried or salted species served as currency for exchange.
The port cities occupied a strategic position. Dubai, in particular, benefited from its natural creek, the Dubai Creek, a veritable commercial artery. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, it was described by British observers as the “Venice of the Gulf,” where small boats mingled with large dhows loaded with goods.
Pearl Diving, Economic Backbone
Even more than fishing, the natural pearl profoundly shaped regional society and economy. Archaeological evidence suggests that pearl extraction has been practiced for nearly 7,000 years. Gulf pearls early on became a luxury product sought after as far away as India, Persia, the Levant, Europe, and even Scandinavia, where some have been found in Viking tombs.
Number of pearl boats recorded in the coastal sheikhdoms at the turn of the 20th century.
On each dhow, life was precisely regulated. The nukhada (captain-owner) managed finances, chose the oyster banks, and set discipline. The divers descended to 20 or 30 meters with only a stone weight attached to their ankle, a nose clip made of shell or bone, and a rope bag to collect oysters. They made dozens, sometimes hundreds, of descents per day, held to the surface by the seib, who tended the rope. Young boys, the tabbab and ridha, assisted the adults, prepared food, and opened the shells. A naham, a poet-singer, maintained the crew’s morale with his songs.
The main season (al ghous al kabir) takes place from June to September. The departure of the fishermen is marked by a family farewell ceremony on the beach, and their return is celebrated with cannon fire and festivities. Profits are shared according to complex rules, as many captains are indebted to credit advances controlled by Indian and Arab merchants or financiers.
The pearls were shipped to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and then to more distant markets like Bombay, which became the main global center for sorting, polishing, and redistribution. European jewelry houses, including Cartier, came to source directly from the Gulf. A famous trip by jeweler Jacques Cartier in 1912 illustrates this dependence on the pearl market.
The shock was therefore brutal when, between the two world wars, the combination of the Great Depression and the arrival of much cheaper Japanese cultured pearls caused the sector to collapse. Within a few years, thousands of families lost their main source of income. The country entered a period of extreme precarity, just before systematic oil exploration began.
The “Pirate Coast” and the Shadow of the British Empire
While the economy relied on trade and the sea, the latter also became, at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, a theater of conflict. The Qawasim confederation, based in Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, developed a powerful fleet, engaging in trade and maritime raids. The British, who established themselves as guarantors of the safety of routes between India and the rest of the Empire, denounced large-scale “piracy” and launched several punitive expeditions, notably in 1809 and then in 1819, during which Ras Al Khaimah was bombarded and partially destroyed.
Starting in 1820, a series of maritime treaties progressively established British dominance over the coastal sheikhdoms. The General Treaty of Peace (1820) ended hostilities at sea. The Perpetual Maritime Truce (1853) formally prohibited naval warfare. Finally, the “exclusive agreements” of 1892 transformed these entities into British protectorates: local rulers retained internal autonomy but ceded control of their external and territorial relations to London.
These commitments, which earned the sheikhdoms the name of “Trucial States,” opened a long period during which British presence aimed to guarantee maritime security, contain rival influences (Ottoman, Persian, later American), and gradually oversee political developments. The United Kingdom also fought the slave trade, very active in the region, through treaties signed in 1847, 1856, or again 1873 with certain emirates.
From Sand Tracks to the First Airfields
In the 20th century, British interests diversified. The rise of aviation prompted the search for stopovers in the Gulf for connections to India and the Far East. A first airfield was built in Sharjah in the 1930s. Imperial Airways and RAF seaplanes regularly stopped in Dubai from 1937, rather than bypassing the region via Persia.
In the 1950s, British authorities in London encouraged the establishment of regional cooperation bodies. The Trucial States Council, under the auspices of the British Political Agent, regularly brought together the rulers of the various sheikhdoms. This institution allowed them to discuss and collectively manage common issues, such as combating locust infestations, water supply projects, and early development policies.
It was also during this period that entry into the oil era was being prepared.
Oil Exploration and Economic Transformation
The first discussions about possible oil deposits date back to the 1920s, but serious exploration contracts only began in the 1930s. At the time, the sheikhs’ priority was to obtain financial advances from companies like Petroleum Development (Trucial Coast) Ltd, associated with the Iraq Petroleum Company, in exchange for exclusive concessions.
The First Oil Fields
In Abu Dhabi, a first concession contract was signed shortly before World War II, but the conflict delayed operations. It was only in the late 1950s that the situation changed: the discovery of the Umm Shaif offshore field, followed by the Murban onshore field, paved the way for industrial exploitation. The first oil shipment left the terminals near Jebel Dhanna in the early 1960s.
Decade of the major discovery of the Fateh oil field in Dubai and the start of exports.
These discoveries upended the local power balance. Abu Dhabi, until then a relatively modest sheikhdom, rose to become one of the richest territories in the world in terms of per capita income. Oil revenues suddenly made it possible to finance roads, schools, hospitals, modern housing, and water and electricity supply.
From Poverty to the First Development Plans
Accounts from the 1950s and 1960s describe sheikhdoms still without paved roads—except Dubai—with palm-frond houses (barasti), water transported by donkeys in skins or cans, and rudimentary markets where payment was often made in Maria Theresa dollars. The irruption of oil and the investments it enabled progressively transformed these landscapes.
In the 1960s, with the support of the British government, a mission led by the Halcrow firm conducted an extensive survey campaign in the United Arab Emirates. Engineers and geologists installed rain gauges, drilled dozens of experimental wells, tested groundwater tables, and proposed water supply schemes for the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. This work laid the foundations for future sustainable water management policies, a still-vital issue for the country.
From the “Trucial Coast” to the Federation: Birth of a State
When, in the late 1960s, Great Britain announced its intention to withdraw its troops “east of Suez,” the regional group found itself facing a security vacuum. The sheikhdoms, jealous of their autonomy but aware of their vulnerability vis-à-vis neighboring great powers—Iran, Saudi Arabia—had to imagine a new arrangement.
On February 18, 1968, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, then ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, sovereign of Dubai, met in the desert, halfway between their territories, at a place called Argoub Al Sedirah (also known as Al Samih or Al Sameeh). There they agreed to form a union, open to the other sheikhdoms, as well as to Bahrain and Qatar.
A series of constitutional conferences followed, notably in Dubai, where the nine entities briefly considered forming a “Federation of Arab Emirates.” The discussions ultimately faltered, with Bahrain and Qatar choosing the path of separate independence, respectively in the summer and early autumn of 1971.
History of the United Arab Emirates
Proclamation of the Union
On the eve of the official expiration of the British protection treaties, on December 2, 1971, six sheikhdoms—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah—signed a provisional constitution in Dubai and proclaimed the creation of the United Arab Emirates. The text provided for a federal system in which the emirates retained extensive powers, particularly over their natural resources, while a central government assumed defense, foreign policy, and certain common policies.
Key steps in the unification of the emirates into a federation, from 1971 to 1972.
Sheikh Zayed is elected president and Sheikh Rashid becomes vice-president of the new federation.
Ras Al Khaimah joined the Union in early 1972, after a territorial dispute with Iran, thus completing the seven present-day emirates.
Very quickly, the country obtained international recognition, joined the Arab League and the United Nations, and then became a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the early 1980s, whose first summit was held in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Zayed and the Building of a Modern State
The figure of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is inseparable from the trajectory of the country of the United Arab Emirates. Born at Qasr Al Hosn, the fortress that guarded Abu Dhabi’s water source, he grew up in close contact with the desert, the tribes, and Bedouin traditions. Appointed the ruler’s representative for the Eastern Region in Al Ain in the 1940s, he distinguished himself through pragmatic projects: restoration of the aflaj, construction of the first modern school, a dispensary, and creation of a covered market.
In the 1960s, with British support, the Al Nahyan family placed Sheikh Zayed on the throne. He launched a rapid transformation of the emirate: creation of government institutions, a planning council, and construction of major infrastructure (roads, airport, port). Oil revenues were reinvested locally and, via a development fund, in the other emirates, laying the foundations for future federal solidarity in the United Arab Emirates.
Federal Vision and Balance Between Tradition and Modernity
At the head of the Union, Sheikh Zayed championed the idea of a modern state founded on cooperation between emirates, but respectful of local specificities. The constitution enshrined this compromise: a Supreme Federal Council, composed of the seven rulers, held ultimate authority; a federal government and a consultative Federal National Council structured political life; each emirate retained its own institutions and a broad degree of autonomy.
Domestically, priorities were education, health, and housing. Emirati citizens benefited from free schooling, broad access to healthcare, and distribution of land and housing. The status of women progressed through support for female education and the appointment of the first female minister. Religiously, although Islam is the state religion, the construction of places of worship for other faiths (Christian, Hindu, Sikh) was permitted, thus fostering community diversity.
At the same time, major institutions were created, such as the national oil company ADNOC or the sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which invested oil surpluses worldwide, ensuring long-term diversification of resources.
On the regional stage, Sheikh Zayed played the role of mediator, whether in border conflicts with Saudi Arabia (resolved by the Treaty of Jeddah) or in broader matters such as the reconstruction of the Marib Dam in Yemen. He advocated for a diplomatic approach with Iran regarding the occupied islands and participated in collective security initiatives in the Gulf.
Dubai and Economic Diversification
If Abu Dhabi formed the political and energy backbone of the federation, Dubai, from the 1970s onward, embodied another facet of the country’s history: that of determined economic diversification.
Historically a fishing and pearl trading town, Dubai transformed its destiny in the 20th century by proclaiming a free port, attracting merchants from across the region. After the discovery of oil, revenues were invested in key infrastructure (expansion of the Creek, international airport, bridge, deep-water ports) to consolidate its position as a global commercial hub.
Very early on, the share of oil in Dubai’s GDP fell: already below 10% in the 1990s, it dropped below 1% by the late 2010s. The strategy relied on trade, logistics (ports, airports), free zones like Jebel Ali Free Zone, then financial services (DIFC), tourism, and iconic real estate (Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa).
This trajectory illustrates the country’s ability to capitalize on its geographical assets—location between Europe, Asia, and Africa—and on a policy of controlled openness, within the framework of a federalism that grants emirates broad economic freedom.
Castles of Sand and Stone: The Forts, Memory of the Nation’s Building
Another common thread in the history of the country of the United Arab Emirates is the impressive network of forts, castles, and watchtowers that dot the landscape. These edifices are both a reflection of a troubled past—tribal wars, maritime threats, regional rivalries—and the architectural symbols of an authority moving toward centralization.
Dozens of forts, ranging from small posts to vast complexes, dot the territory. Their construction used local materials: stone in the mountains, coral on the coast, mudbrick in the desert. They served for defense, control of water points, protection of caravans, and as residences for rulers.
| Fort / Castle | Emirate / Location | Main Historical Role |
|---|---|---|
| Qasr Al Hosn | Abu Dhabi (city) | Watchtower protecting a spring, later palace of the Al Nahyan, now a museum, oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi |
| Al Jahili Fort | Al Ain (Abu Dhabi) | Summer residence of the Al Nahyan, base for irrigation projects, large fort in the country, now cultural site |
| Al Fahidi Fort | Dubai (Dubai Creek) | Defensive point, seat of local power then prison; now houses the Dubai Museum |
| Al Hisn Fort | Sharjah (city center) | Residence and bastion of the Al Qasimi family, transformed into a museum |
| Fujairah Fort | Fujairah (hill) | Major coastal fortress, bombarded by the British, restored, for a long time the only stone building on the coast |
| Dhayah Fort | Ras Al Khaimah | Last bastion of resistance against the British in the 19th century, on a hill overlooking the sea |
| Ajman Fort | Ajman (center) | Ruler’s residence, later police station, now a museum |
| Umm Al Quwain Fort | Umm Al Quwain (city) | Coastal fort transformed into a museum, linked to the history of fishing and pearls |
These constructions, often restored under the impetus of Sheikh Zayed and his successors, today play a central role in heritage promotion, through museums, festivals, and educational programs. They also remind us that the unification of 1971 ended a long cycle of armed rivalries to usher in an era of cooperation between emirates.
Culture, Customs, and Affirmation of a National Identity
Despite economic and demographic upheavals—with a population that is now majority expatriate—the country has sought to preserve and promote a common cultural foundation, largely derived from Bedouin and coastal traditions.
Islam, Sunni for the vast majority of nationals, provides a shared moral framework, although legal schools differ from one emirate to another (Maliki in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Hanbali or Shafi’i elsewhere). Beyond religion, certain values are constantly emphasized: hospitality, respect for elders, family and tribal loyalty, courage, attachment to the memory of ancestors.
Hospitality is concretely manifested in the *majlis*, a traditional reception space. There, day-to-day affairs are discussed over Arabic coffee (*gahwa*) served from a *dallah* and accompanied by dates. The gestures of service, the number of cups offered, and the direction of pouring constitute precise non-verbal codes that inform about the respective status of the host and visitor.
Traditional clothing—white kandoura, ghutra and agal for men, black abaya and shayla for women—appears alongside Western attire in city streets, but remains central during national holidays, weddings, or religious events. Falconry, once an essential hunting practice, has become a sport and a strong identity symbol, visible on the national emblem, passports, and banknotes.
Nabati poetry, in dialectal Arabic, has been used for centuries to narrate war exploits, settle conflicts, or express love and nostalgia for the desert. Collective dances like Al Ayala, where lined-up men twirl canes to the rhythm of drums, and the Yowlah, once performed after battles or successful pearl dives, still animate major celebrations.
From the Desert to Mars: The Country of the United Arab Emirates in the 21st Century
In half a century, the federation born from the Trucial sheikhdoms has traveled a spectacular path. One of the recent symbolic turning points is the country’s Mars space mission, with the Hope probe entering Martian orbit in 2021—a first for an Arab state, and a way of asserting that the national narrative now projects itself beyond the planet itself.
Domestically, the UAE faces several major challenges: managing water resources, economic diversification beyond oil rents (especially in Abu Dhabi), harmonious integration of a majority expatriate population, and preserving national culture in the face of globalization. To address these, authorities are investing in education and major cultural projects (such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi or the Mleiha and Al Ain archaeological centers), while promoting heritage festivals (Al Dhafra, Al Marmoom, Qasr Al Hosn) and traditional sports like camel racing and falconry.
The long history—from the beehive-shaped tombs of Jebel Hafit to the maritime treaties with the British, from the Neolithic villages of Marawah to the skyscrapers of Dubai—is now narrated in museums, textbooks, and temporary exhibitions. Excavations continue, supported by technologies like satellite imagery or ground-penetrating radar, which allow detection of new sites buried in the dunes or rocky foothills.
A people without a past is a people without a future. Faithful to this intuition, the United Arab Emirates make their history a lever for cohesion and a tool of cultural diplomacy, showing that beyond the appearances of an ultramodern country born from oil, a dense historical tapestry, thousands of years old, unfolds.
Sheikh Zayed
This continuity, from ancient Magan to the present-day federation, is perhaps the most precious key to understanding this country which, as one of its contemporary leaders asserts, is “not a nation passing through history,” but rather an actor destined to occupy a lasting place in it.
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