Mariya Fedorovna Vidyasova is a leading research worker of the Oriental Politology Department of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, PhD in historical sciences and a professor. She dedicated almost all her life to studying the history, economy, culture and social issues of Tunisia. Today the result of her long-term work is available to readers thanks to the assistance of the Sadra publishing house, the Islamic Culture Research Foundation, the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Science and the Institute of Asian and African Studies of the Moscow State University.

“Tunisia. The route to the 21st century” is a breakthrough in science and book industry! This is a seminal work describing the history of the country from the beginning of the 20th century to date. The work not only demonstrates the author’s high professionalism, but is also captivating to read; it uses vigorous, lucid style, contains little-known facts and numerous illustrations.

The work is meant for general audience interested in the events happening in Asian and African countries, and can be useful for those studying history, politics or Oriental studies.