'...is a welcome addition to the sparse literature in English on pre- and early Tunisian Protectorate Society.'
Byron D. Cannon, The Middle East Journal, 1980.
'A most welcome addition to the growing literature on the Islamic clergy...An important acquisition for research libraries specializing in Middle Eastern and religious studiesâ¦'
Ralph Kaplan, Choice, 1979.
'... the book is an important step towards our understanding of the underlying factors in the modern history of the country, â¦'
Michael Brett, BSOAS, 1982.
'... a distinct contribution to the study of Muslim institutions likely to influence and shape future trends in Islamic landsâ¦'
Caesar E. Farah, American Historical Review, 1982.
'...is a well-documented analysis of the social character of the Tunisian ulama and their interaction with other components of Tunisian society.'
Donald P. Little, Religious Studies Review, 1980.