{"product_id":"2026770000934-secondhand-the-lands-of-barbary","title":"The Lands Of Barbary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid work of travel writing and cultural observation, The Lands of Barbary chronicles Geoffrey Furlonge's journey through the North African Maghreb — the ancient region encompassing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya — during the mid-twentieth century. With the eye of a seasoned diplomat and the prose of a gifted storyteller, Furlonge presents the landscapes, peoples, histories, and political tensions of a region caught between its deep Islamic and Berber roots and the sweeping tide of post-colonial change. The narrative moves with an authoritative yet accessible tone, balancing personal observation with well-researched historical and geopolitical context. Furlonge illustrates how the Barbary Coast, long romanticized and misunderstood by the Western world, carries a complex identity shaped by centuries of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange. The result is an illuminating portrait of a fascinating and often overlooked corner of the world, rendered with intelligence, nuance, and genuine affection for the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820226687195,"sku":"2026770000934-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cd36f825-eaef-45ce-adbf-2dd4620aec4e.png?v=1780054668","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000934-secondhand-the-lands-of-barbary","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}