A History of Modern Yemen

Dresch, Paul

ISBN 10 : 052179482X ISBN 13 : 9780521794824

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

A History of Modern Yemen An accessible and fast moving account of twentieth-century Yemeni history. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

To the outside world, Yemen is famous for its beautiful landscapes and architecture. However, as Paul Dresch demonstrates, Yemen's modern history is unique and deserves to be better understood. While the borders of most Middle East states were defined by colonial powers after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, a single Yemeni state was not formed until 1990. In fact, much of Yemen's twentieth-century history was taken up constructing such a state, forged after years of civil war between the North and the South. The story is a complex one, but the author handles it masterfully, employing his skills as an anthropologist to re-enact the experiences of those involved through personal encounters and a first-hand knowledge of the region. The narrative is fast-moving and interactive, introducing the non-expert painlessly and pleasurably to a little-known slice of Arab history. Conversely, the expert will find much that is new on every page.

Revue de presse :

'If you have time to read a single book on Yemen's recent past, Paul Dresch's A History of Modern Yemen is the one for you.' American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 052179482X
• ISBN 13: 9780521794824
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 304