Mirror to Damascus
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Author: Colin Thubron
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
A history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, as well as a personal record of a city. In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, the author explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of the Damascenes, whilst interspersing the narrative with innumerable anecdotes about travellers of bygone days.
Author: Colin Thubron
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
A history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, as well as a personal record of a city. In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, the author explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of the Damascenes, whilst interspersing the narrative with innumerable anecdotes about travellers of bygone days.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Colin Thubron
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
A history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, as well as a personal record of a city. In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, the author explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of the Damascenes, whilst interspersing the narrative with innumerable anecdotes about travellers of bygone days.
Author: Colin Thubron
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
A history of Damascus from the Amorites of the Bible to the revolution of 1966, as well as a personal record of a city. In explaining how modern Damascus is rooted in immemorial layers of culture and tradition, the author explores the historical, artistic, social and religious inheritance of the Damascenes, whilst interspersing the narrative with innumerable anecdotes about travellers of bygone days.
Mirror to Damascus
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