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A Kingdom under Siege: Nepal's Maoist Insurgency, 1996 to 2004 Paperback – Illustrated, May 1, 2005

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A Kingdom Under Siege explains the political and social background to the Maoist insurgency that has embroiled Nepal's government, political parties, king, police and army in conflict against highly motivated guerrilla fighters since 13 February 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. The insurgency's promise of a more just and equitable society gained favour with many of Nepal's poor and disadvantaged people. The government's failure to tackle the rebellion's causes or to engage the Maoists' agenda led to thousands of deaths and widespread destruction of infrastructure that peaked in 2001 and 2002. The book concludes that lasting peace depends on building a state that attends equally to of all of Nepal's diverse population groups.
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    256 pages
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  3. Publisher
    Zed Books
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.66 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1842775715
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1842775714
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Deepak Thapa is a journalist and book editor based in Kathmandu. He is the editor of Understanding the Maoist Movement of Nepal (2003).

Bandita Sijapati has a master's degree in international economic policy and economic and political development from Columbia University.
Deepak Thapa is a journalist and book editor based in Kathmandu. He is the editor of Understanding the Maoist Movement of Nepal (2003).

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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zed Books; Updated ed. edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842775715
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842775714
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.66 x 9 inches
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Ravi C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid journalistic account of this time period
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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.
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