| The Syrian Desert: Caravans, Travel and Explorations Contributor(s): Phelps Grant, Christina (Author) |
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ISBN: 0710308450 ISBN-13: 9780710308450 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: This historical overview is a well informed and readable account of an area of the world which has been and is now more than ever a significant geographical location in the Middle East--both culturally and commercially. Topics covered include the bedouin trouble in the area, their origins and organization, ancient and medieval trade, early travelers, accounts of the important Alter of Damascus, Aleppo, Baghdad, Al Wasera, the caravan, state, private, the hajj, and much more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - History | Expeditions & Discoveries - Travel |
| Dewey: 956.9 |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.1" W x 9.42" (2.08 lbs) 470 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |