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9781873429822

Yemen Land and People

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  • ISBN13:

    9781873429822

  • ISBN10:

    1873429827

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-05-01
  • Publisher: Pallas Athene
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Summary

Yemen, "that opal land" of the Queen of Sheba, has inspired travelers for thousands of years. Historically, culturally, and scientifically, it lies at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, its landscape formed by the upheavals of the Rift Valley, refreshed by the monsoon rains of the Indian Ocean. It is a uniquely rugged yet verdant landscape that encouraged the growth of the ancient incense trade route. As a mountain people, Yemenis are fiercely individualistic, passionate devotees of their history, the beauty of their land, and the rich architectural heritage that grew out of this "glittering, wrinkled country of peaks and plains, towers and surprises." Readers can explore this remarkable land in this enlightening, photo-laden volume. Sarah Searight is the author ofThe British in the Middle EastandSteaming East;Jane Taylor's previous books includeImperial IstanbulandTestament to the Bushmen.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 8(11)
Foreword 11(2)
Tim Mackintosh-Smith
To the Reader 13(2)
`A country fair in its water and air'
15(12)
The Ancient Kingdoms in the East
27(18)
Ancient Kingdoms in the Central Highlands
45(10)
San`a and the coming of Islam
55(16)
Zaydi Imamates in the North
71(12)
Coastal Tihamah
83(14)
The Southern Highlands
97(12)
Excursions: Hadhramawt
109(12)
Incursions: Aden and the Red Sea
121(12)
Soqotra
133(14)
Miranda Morris
Postscript: Yemen today
147(2)
Chronology 149(1)
Glossary 150(1)
Notes 151(3)
Suggested Further Reading 154(2)
Index 156

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