| The Tribes Of The Marsh Arabs of Iraq: The World of Haji Rikkan Contributor(s): Fulanain (Author) |
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ISBN: 0710308493 ISBN-13: 9780710308498 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $285.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2010 Annotation: The Arab tribes of Iraq, differing widely as they do in customs and manner of speech, remain in all essentials of thought and conduct a distinctive and unique group. Their land embraces wide deserts, fertile fields, and boundless swamp and a unique form of life and living. Taking the central figure of Haji, Rikkan the writer-traveller tries to show an accurate picture of Arab tribal life as a whole. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - Egypt (see Also Ancient - Egypt) - Social Science | Anthropology - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 956 |
| Series: Kegan Paul Arabia Library |
| Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.08" W x 9.54" (1.54 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Arab tribes of Iraq differ widely in custom but remain in all essentials of thought and conduct a distinctive and unique group. Their land embraces wide deserts, fertile fields and boundless swamps; its unique features shape the lives of its people. Taking the figure of Haji Rikkan as a central focus, the writer-traveller attempts to create a picture of Arab tribal life as a whole. |