212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1986, Tunisia : Crossroads of the Islamic and European Worlds presents a comprehensive overview of Tunisian history along with its political and governmental structures and the role of Habib Bourguiba and other nationalist leaders in moulding those institutions and in controlling them since independence.
Tunisia’s location at the middle of Africa’s Mediterranean coast and... Read more
New Preface List of Illustrations A Note on Transliteration 1. Land and People 2. Pre-Islamic Tunisia 3. The Introduction of Islam and Arab Rule 4. Berber Dynasties 5. Ottoman and Husainaid Tunisia 6. 19th Century Reform and Reaction 7. The French Protectorate 8. The Tunisian Nationalist Movement 9. Social Change since 1956 10. The Tunisian Economy since 1956 11. Independent Tunisia's Political Culture 12. Foreign Relations Conclusion Glossary of Foreign Words Selected Bibliography Index
Biography
Kenneth J. Perkins, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina.
