ABSTRACT

This book explains why the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen has embarked on an unexpected path, providing a cogent outline of its venerable and turbulent history and a succinct description of its geography, culture, natural resources, and economy.

chapter 1|14 pages

The Land and the People

chapter 2|16 pages

South Yemen Before 1839

chapter 3

The British in South Yemen

chapter 4|14 pages

Independent South Yemen

chapter 5|20 pages

The Economy

chapter 6|14 pages

South Yemen on the International Scene