A Kingdom Under Siege: Nepal's Maoist Insurgency, 1996 to 2004 [Hardcover]

Deepak Thapa (Author), Bandita Sijapati (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1842775707 | ISBN-13: 978-1842775707 | Edition: Updated Ed

A Kingdom Under Seige explains the political and social background to the Maoist insurgency that has embroiled Nepal's government, political parties, king, police, and army against highly motivated guerilla fighters since 1996. By early 2003, the rebels had come to threaten the central institutions of the Nepali state. The authors describe how a combination of state neglect, political instability and the growth of radical left politics led to a build up of tensions.

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About the Author

Deepak Thapa is a journalist and book editor based in Kathmandu.

Bandita Sijapati has a Master's degree in international economic policy and economic and political development from Columbia University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Zed Books; Updated Ed edition (August 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842775707
• ISBN-13: 978-1842775707
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,527,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Solid journalistic account of this time period, May 4, 2010

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This review is from: A Kingdom Under Siege: Nepal's Maoist Insurgency, 1996 to 2004 (Paperback)

I've never read much before about Nepali politics and history, other than news articles, so this book was a fantastic introduction. Thapa lays out a timeline of events from ancient to recent history. Also helpful were the original documents of demands by the Maoists, as well as a solid recounting of their grievances and Nepal's dilemmas. Very worthwhile.