Yemen is probably better known for tribal kidnappings than for its rich cultural heritage or for its steady progress towards democratization in the face of massive developmental challenges.In the 20th century Yemen was the first Arab state to gain independence. It has the only permanent elected parliament in the Arab world. Its press is among the freest in the region. And Yemeni women were the first and remain the only women in the Arabian Peninsula to have the right to vote. In fact Yemen has a proud tradition of women in leadership the "Queen of Sheba" being its most famous historical figure.Yet its political progress is in stark contrast to the marginal existence still facing millions of Yemenis. Isolated by the international community for refusing to take sides against Iraq during the Gulf War; Yemen continues to suffer the impact. As up to 1 million Yemenis were expelled from neighboring states the country plunged into economic crisis; compounding existing developmental problems. Today more than 70 percent of Yemenis are still without adequate health services and fewer than half of rural households have access to potable drinking water. Fewer than half of girls complete their education. This book traces Yemen's development from ancient times to the present and analyses the social; economic and environmental cahllenges facing the country today.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great for researchersBy Fred D. Seth; Jr.This book documents all of the receipts by the Confederacy from overseas sources through the blockade. It is definitely not a book that you would want to read cover to cover. It's primary function is as a research tool. I am currently working on a book about Confederate logistics support and its impact on the war. This book is fantastic for that purpose. In one place; I have all the information I need to know what was getting through and equally important; what was not. Great book!!!1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Book on ConfederacyBy Customer Meg; AtlantaGreat book! Anyone interested in the Conferderecy will enjoy this book. Fabulous information on military imports into the Confederacy. Fascinating information helpful to anyone doing research or just wanting to expand their personal knowledge of Confederate Blockade running and war materials..6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Well worth reading!By James W. DurneyThey say military professionals talk logistics. Not all the discipline and courage in the world is a substitute for weapons; ammo; clothing and food. Armies ignore logistics at great peril; doing so usually leads to defeat. However; readers of military history readers prefer "Battles Leaders" to clerks and invoices. This is what makes this book so unusual and such a valuable addition to my library. The author flies in the face of convention by producing a logistical history that is interesting and thought provoking.In 1861; the Confederacy lacked everything an army requires. Supplies come from captured arsenals; state militias; internal production and purchases allow the initial armies to take the field. The supplies in the arsenals and held by the states are quickly exhausted. Major efforts improved internal production but this was never enough to keep the military supplied. Capture of union supplies was never a dependable source of supply nor could it meet specific requirements.During the Civil War; England is the most industrial nation in the world with a history as an arsenal and the proven ability to manufacture everything an army needs. Additionally; England is a sympatric neutral and very willing to help the CSA. This book is a history of the relationship between CSA agents and English firms to supply the CSA's armies. This effort is much more than purchase; ship and run the blockade. The author captures the complex system built to accommodate this effort. Starting at the Trading Houses and CSA agents in England; we move to breaking ocean shipments down to accommodate blockade-runners in Bermuda and the receipt and distribution of goods in the South. This is a story of hard work; long hours; some danger and large profits for the English traders.The author details the activities of the ordnance departments in Wilmington; Charleston and Mobile. Wilmington; the South's major and last port; is a book within the book. The reader is treated to a look at the business side of war that we seldom see. The CSA trades cotton for stores. Obtaining and baling cotton; treatment of the blockade-runners and shipping of the stores is a fascinating story. The variety of goods and how they are stored and accounted for dispels any idea that this is a simple time.This is not a fun read. This is not a page-turner. This is a detailed look at imports into the Confederate states and the impact these imports had on the war. This is a unique book and one that the serious student of the Civil War should consider reading.
