Peoples of the World: The Culture, Geographical Setting, and Historical Background of 30 Peoples of the Middle East and North...
- ISBN-10
- 0810379414
- ISBN-13
- 9780810379411
- Series
- Peoples of the World
- Category
- History (General)
- Pages
- 437
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Gale Research
- Authors
- George Wilson, Joyce Moss
Description
Druzes, Iraqis, Suni Moslems, Israelis, and many other peoples of the Middle East are described and analyzed in this book, which is intended for the use of younger readers. Organized primarily by ethnic or religious groups rather than political entity, Peoples of the World: the Middle East and North Africa aims to help young researchers differentiate between cultures and understand today's Middle East and North Africa.
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- 1991
- 441 pages
- Paperback
- Gale Research
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