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The Valleys of the Assassins: and Other Persian Travels (Modern Library Paperbacks) 8 reviews
Freya Stark
Modern Library, 2001
Great Travel Writing in a World Beyond
+ Great Armchair Adventure...
+ Valley of the Assassins
+ An amazing lady
+ Dull, Perhaps, But Groundbreaking
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Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles) 139 reviews
Karen Armstrong
Modern Library, 2002
A must read for every thinking westerner
+ A great way to introduce yourself to Islam
+ Good/Bad in "ALL," Religions PERIOD
+ Fascinating Book
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The Bookseller of Kabul134 reviews
Asne Seierstad
Back Bay Books, 2004
Honest and candid account
+ Insightful look into Afghan culture
+ Insightful and Compelling
+ An interesting portrayal of life in Kabul at the beginning of the 21st century
+ A Glimpse in the Life of an Afghani Family
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A Thousand Veils 22 reviews
D. J. Murphy
Lulu.com, 2008
A very successful first novel
+ From S. Krishna's Books
+ A Wondefully written book!
+ A Thousand Veils read by a French
+ Interesting fictionalized story of a political refugee's escape
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The Last Transition... 3 reviews
Bob Magnant
Printing System-48HrBooks, 2006
A refreshing new perspective for an on-the-fence conservative...
+ The Last Transition
+ Captures your attention from the very beginning..........
This book offered an interesting perspective and thoughtful insight into the war on terror and the power of the internet. The author provides us with an exciting journey into the "techie" world of computers that eventually leads to the beautiful and very misunderstood world of the Middle East. As ...
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Caravans60 reviews
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1986
If only they had read this...
+ Caravans Review
+ Early Mich at the top of his game
+ very well written
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Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)386 reviews
John Dimech, José Ferrer
Sony Pictures, 2001
Lean is a painter
+ Lawrence of Arabia in Blu-Ray?
+ where's the blu ray edition?
+ Timeless Classic
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A Prince of Our Disorder: The Life of T. E. Lawrence16 reviews
John E. Mack
Harvard University Press, 2007
Almost as eloquent as Lawrence himself
+ An unavoidable piece of work on Lawrence's life
+ Wonderfully thorough Research
+ We Will Never See Its Like Again
+ Fresh, engaging view
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El Cid (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)162 reviews
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren
Miriam Collection, 2008
el cid
+ EL CID
+ Anthony Mann's classic spectacle
+ El Cid
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The Places In Between154 reviews
Rory Stewart
Harvest Books, 2006
Babur's Journey
+ A Cold but Not Too Lonely Walk
+ Outstanding Must Read book
+ Totally Changed My Mindset!
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The Southern Gates of Arabia: A Journey in the Hadhramaut (Modern Library Paperbacks)5 reviews
Freya Stark
Modern Library, 2001
Amusing and Enlightening Tales of Travel
+ The previous obsession...
+ Fascinating Tale of a Time of Adventure, Lost Forever
+ existentialist trek through Hadhramaut
+ a woman adept at cross-cultural encounters
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Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran47 reviews
Elaine Sciolino
Free Press, 2005
The Essence of a Nation
+ Deep understanding of the Islamic Republic, Persian culture and Islam.
+ Fascinating Interviews with Living Iranians
+ Useful Book with good insight
+ A marvellous story, beautifully written of a complex nation and country
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The Southern Gates of Arabia: A Journey in the Hadhramaut (Modern Library Paperbacks)5 reviews
Freya Stark
Modern Library, 2001
Amusing and Enlightening Tales of Travel
+ The previous obsession...
+ Fascinating Tale of a Time of Adventure, Lost Forever
+ existentialist trek through Hadhramaut
+ a woman adept at cross-cultural encounters
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The Places In Between154 reviews
Rory Stewart
Harvest Books, 2006
Babur's Journey
+ A Cold but Not Too Lonely Walk
+ Outstanding Must Read book
+ Totally Changed My Mindset!
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Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)139 reviews
Karen Armstrong
Modern Library, 2002
A must read for every thinking westerner
+ A great way to introduce yourself to Islam
+ Good/Bad in "ALL," Religions PERIOD
+ Fascinating Book
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The Bookseller of Kabul134 reviews
Asne Seierstad
Back Bay Books, 2004
Honest and candid account
+ Insightful look into Afghan culture
+ Insightful and Compelling
+ An interesting portrayal of life in Kabul at the beginning of the 21st century
+ A Glimpse in the Life of an Afghani Family
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El Cid (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)162 reviews
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren
Miriam Collection, 2008
el cid
+ EL CID
+ Anthony Mann's classic spectacle
+ El Cid
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Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)386 reviews
John Dimech, José Ferrer
Sony Pictures, 2001
Lean is a painter
+ Lawrence of Arabia in Blu-Ray?
+ where's the blu ray edition?
+ Timeless Classic
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The Valleys of the Assassins: and Other Persian Travels (Modern Library Paperbacks)8 reviews
Freya Stark
Modern Library, 2001
Great Travel Writing in a World Beyond
+ Great Armchair Adventure...
+ Valley of the Assassins
+ An amazing lady
+ Dull, Perhaps, But Groundbreaking
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Caravans60 reviews
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1986
If only they had read this...
+ Caravans Review
+ Early Mich at the top of his game
+ very well written
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