The Tale of a Feud Domination, Resistance, and Agency in Highland Yemen

This book chronicles the remarkable life story of a tribal shaykh and his lifelong struggle against a corrupt regime. The challenges and adventures of this figure compel us to rethink the political history of Yemen and its path into its present chaos.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Brandt, Marieke, 1974- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden, The Netherlands : Koninklijke Brill nv [2023]
Edición:First edition
Colección:Social education series (Dindigul, India) ; Volume 132.
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Childhood in Obscurity (1974-1981)
  • 2. The Serpent with the Many Heads (1981-1987)
  • 3. Burdensome Inheritances (1987-1989)
  • 4. The Road to Politics (1990-1993)
  • 5. The Time of Faits Accomplis (1993-94)
  • 6. Those Who Loosen and Those Who Bind (2004-)
  • Some Final Thoughts on Tribes, Politics, and Passions
  • Illustrations
  • Bibliography
  • Index.