Historical Dictionary of Somalia

The volume will cover all aspects of Somalia, providing useful information about the country in a comprehensive manner. The book also reflects on the contributions of the Somali sources on history and culture. Arabic sources and other non-English colonial sources of great importance to the subject are also highlighted. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics_and a useful fact-filled compendium for governement and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries as well.

Chapter 1 Series Editor's Foreword Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Reader's Notes Chapter 4 Abbreviations and Acronyms Chapter 5 Maps Chapter 6 Chronology Chapter 7 Introduction Chapter 8 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 9 Appendix 1: Members of the Government from 1956 to 1991 Chapter 10 Appendix 2: Political Factions Chapter 11 Appendix 3: Members of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC), 1969 Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Author