Political Islam in Tunisia: The History of Ennahda

A definitive political history of Tunisia's moderate Islamist 'Renaissance Party'.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2018
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Political Islam in Tunisia delves into the enigmatic history of Tunisia's primary Islamist movement, Ennahda, spanning from its inception in the 1960s to the present. Banned until the widespread uprisings of 2010-11 and the overthrow of Ben Ali's dictatorship, Ennahda has remained largely unexplored. This groundbreaking work presents the first in-depth account of Ennahda, one of Tunisia's most influential political actors.

Drawing upon over four years of extensive field research, conducted through over 400 interviews, and access to private archives, Anne Wolf meticulously unveils the evolution of Ennahda's ideological and strategic orientations amidst shifting political contexts and, at times, conflicting ambitions among its prominent cadres. She also delves into the challenges posed to Ennahda's pursuit of power by both secularists and Salafis. As the first comprehensive history of Ennahda, this book makes a significant contribution to the literature on Tunisia, Islamist movements, and political Islam in the Arab world. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to comprehend the driving forces behind a pivotal player in the country with the highest hopes of pursuing a democratic trajectory in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787380332