A highly readable and well balanced account of Tunisias political, social, and economic trajectory from the post-Bourguiba years to the Arab Spring that sealed its subjects fate. * Kenneth J. Perkins, Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina, US * Zisenwines book is a concise, potent introduction to Tunisia during Ben Alis reign. Its smooth and accessible prose provides a gentle introduction for both students and generalist readers to this countrys complex, fascinating political history. * Matt Buehler, Chair of Middle East Studies, University of Tennessee, US *
