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Get the Summary of Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri's They Called Me a Lioness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "They Called Me a Lioness" is a memoir by Ahed Tamimi, chronicling her life in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, under the shadow of the Israeli settlement Halamish. The book details the history of the Palestinian struggle against Zionist ambitions and the establishment of Israel, which led to the displacement...
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The Middle Eastern bazaar is much more than a context for commerce: the studies in this book illustrate that markets, regardless of their location, scale, and permanency, have also played important cultural roles within their societies, reflecting historical evolution, industrial development, social and political conditions, urban morphology, and architectural functions. This interdisciplinary volume explores the dynamics of the bazaar with a number...
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A fascinating look at the ancient Nabataean Kingdom! During the time of the Greek and Roman Empires, this small Arabian empire built spectacular cities in the Arabian Desert. Their ships and camel caravans traveled to far off exotic places to bring luxury goods to European markets. Since they held a monopoly on almost all eastern goods, they slowly raised their prices, until they almost brought the great European Empires to their knees. Flush with...
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This book examines the historic process traditionally referred to as the fall of Rome and rise of Islam from the perspective of the Red Sea, a strategic waterway linking the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean and a distinct region incorporating Africa with Arabia. The transition from Byzantium to the Caliphate is contextualized in the contestation of regional hegemony between Aksumite Ethiopia, Sasanian Iran, and the Islamic Hijaz. The economic stimulus...
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This is a concise guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict. There are many different, competing histories of the conflict, however, this book collects those which are based on the most considered historical research.
The book covers key events in chronological order, in each case examining the varied historical accounts and presenting the beliefs of key thinkers across the ideological spectrum, from Edward Said to Binyamin Netanyahu.
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The Mecca Question by Jeremy SmythThis 20 page booklet by Jeremy Smyth examines the section of Gibson's new book on Qur'anic Geography that claims that Mecca is not the Holy City of Islam. This is a short review of the evidence presented in the larger book. The Mecca Question is free to download, copy, and pass on t0your friends. PDFs of this file are available in a variety of languages from http://searchformecca.com
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Britain has invaded Afghanistan twice before in the nineteenth century. Both times tenacious Afghan fighters defended their country to humiliating British defeats. The Soviet Union also discovered what a tough enemy the Afghans are after nearly a decade of conflict from 1979 to 1989. When not fighting foreign invaders, Afghanistan was torn apart by Civil War from 1990 to 1996, resulting in victory...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubai is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Browse the labyrinthine souks, immerse yourself in the historic Al Fahidi District and peer down at Dubai from the Burj Khalifa; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Dubai and make the most of your trip!
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Bienvenue à Ashdod, une ville ctière dynamique située en Israël. Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez l'histoire fascinante de la ville, depuis ses origines antiques jusqu'à son développement moderne. Vous explorerez les quartiers pittoresques, les plages de sable fin, les restaurants locaux et les lieux de vie nocturne animés.Vous découvrirez également les sites historiques tels que le parc archéologique de Tel Ashdod, le musée Ad Halom et...
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Lonely Planet's Israel & the Palestinian Territories is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the breathtaking Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, float on the briny, invigorating Dead Sea, and explore cosmopolitan and vibrant Ramallah; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Israel & the Palestinian Territories and begin your journey now!
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Ce livre explore l'histoire et la culture du Kibbutz Mashabei Sade, une communauté fondée en Israël en 1949. Il décrit les origines du kibboutz et la manière dont il a réussi à relever les défis de l'agriculture dans le désert. Le livre examine également la vie quotidienne dans le kibboutz, y compris la place de la femme et l'égalité des sexes, ainsi que la coopération et la concurrence avec d'autres kibboutzim. L'auteur explore également...
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Ce livre captivant explore les différents aspects de la vie à Tel-Aviv. À travers ses chapitres, ce livre nous emmène dans un voyage au cœur de cette ville vibrante et diverse, en abordant des sujets tels que la vie nocturne animée, la scène artistique florissante, la diversité culturelle, les femmes libres et émancipées, ainsi que l'histoire complexe de la ville. Avec une écriture poétique et captivante, ce livre nous offre une vision...
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Situé sur la rive occidentale de la mer Morte, Ein Gedi est l'un des joyaux d'Israël. Cette oasis luxuriante est une attraction touristique populaire pour ses randonnées, ses sources naturelles, ses cascades, ses paysages époustouflants et ses sites historiques. Dans ce livre, nous allons explorer l'histoire fascinante et la beauté naturelle d'Ein Gedi, en abordant les sites les plus populaires, les randonnées les plus célèbres et les conseils...
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Gods and Giants is an in-depth exploration of two fascinating and mysterious groups of beings that have captured the imagination of people for millennia: the Biblical Nephilim and the Apkallu deities of Mesopotamia. This book delves into the history and mythology surrounding these figures, and examines their significance within both biblical and Mesopotamian narratives.In the Bible, the Nephilim are described as the offspring of angels and human women,...
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Igigi unrest leading to the Zu Incident was just a harbinger of other troubles to come-troubles inherent in long-term interplanetary missions, and female companionship was one of the significant problems.The problem was less acute with the Earth-stationed Anunnaki since they contained females from the first landing party (some named and assigned tasks in Enki's autobiography). In addition, a group of nurses led by their daughter of Anu was sent to...
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The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is trying to expand its diplomatic and financial ties while the majority of its citizens are tired of its cruel autocratic rule that has no care for its citizenry. Gail Rose Thompson who lived there in the 1970s during the reign of Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi working for the Imperial Court as the Shah's horse trainer, has many stories about life during those "Golden Years". She visited Iran in 2017 after...
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This book is the perfect guide for travelers seeking to master the basics of the Hebrew language. It offers a comprehensive collection of useful phrases for navigating confidently through common situations encountered during travel, such as finding accommodation, ordering food, banking transactions, taxi services, sightseeing, etc. The chapters also include practical tips for communicating with locals and tricks for improving your language comprehension....
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Plongez dans l'aventure captivante d'un voyage à travers Israël. Des plages ensoleillées de la Méditerranée aux montagnes mystérieuses de la Galilée, en passant par les rues ancestrales de Jérusalem et les eaux salées de la mer Morte, ce livre vous transporte dans une exploration inoubliable de ce pays riche en histoire et en diversité. Suivez l'itinéraire suggéré qui vous emmène des sites bibliques aux merveilles naturelles, tout en...
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"Kibboutz Sde Eliyahu" est un voyage captivant au cœur de l'une des communautés les plus fascinantes du nord d'Israël. Au fil de 12 chapitres, l'auteur nous guide à travers l'histoire de ce kibboutz et nous emmène dans la vie quotidienne de ses habitants. Des anecdotes personnelles aux défis communautaires en passant par l'agriculture innovante et l'écologie, ce livre offre un aperçu complet de la vie dans ce kibboutz unique. L'auteur explore...