Jews and Muslims in Lower Yemen
Download or Read eBook Jews and Muslims in Lower Yemen PDF written by Isaac Hollander and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Isaac Hollander |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 526 |
Release | : 2005-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789047406068 |
ISBN-13 | : 9047406060 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Jews and Muslims in Lower Yemen by : Isaac Hollander
Book excerpt: This fascinating microhistory, crafted from documents and oral narratives, provides a rare portrait of pre-1950 rural Yemen while showing how religiously subordinated Jewish villagers strove to pursue their interests without forgoing the protection of the dominant Muslim majority.