Note on Transliteration

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations viii
4. Note on Transliteration ix
5. Glossary of Mainly Political and Military Terms x
6. List of Regiments xv
7. Acknowledgements xvii
8. Preface xix
9. Introduction 1
10. 1. Traditions of hierarchical warriorhood 8
11. 2. The historical context of emergent warriors 27
12. 3. Military lands and power politics 59
13. 4. Ecological roots of local leadership 107
14. 5. Social localities of emergent warriors 119
15. 6. Military training in sports, horsemanship and hunting 145
16. 7. Political authority and military power 175
17. 8. Zeraf: symbols and rituals of power and rebellion 196
18. 9. First Italian invasion, 1896 222
19. 10. Guerrilla warfare, 1935–1941 240
20. Conclusion 286
21. Bibliography 292
22. Index 300