{"product_id":"2026200007713-secondhand-cities-in-the-sand","title":"Cities In The Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA work of travel writing and cultural history, Cities in the Sand presents Aubrey Menen's vivid and witty journey through the ancient landscapes and archaeological sites of the Middle East, with a particular focus on the ruins and remnants of civilizations long buried beneath the desert. With his signature blend of sharp humor and intellectual curiosity, Menen chronicles the stories embedded in these storied places, drawing connections between the ancient world and the modern one with elegant, often irreverent prose. The narrative uncovers the layered histories of cities that rose and fell across millennia, illuminating how the past continues to shape the cultures and conflicts of the present. Menen's voice is distinctly personal and erudite, making complex historical and archaeological subjects accessible and thoroughly entertaining to a general audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887850205403,"sku":"2026200007713-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2f714754-3b8d-48b4-86cf-b6f2f9ae1a35.png?v=1781747135","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007713-secondhand-cities-in-the-sand","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}