The Gulf in World History Arabia at the global crossroads

The Gulf sits at an ancient crossroads of cultures and faiths, and at the heart of modern trade stretching back to the origins of civilization. As a site of both conflict and peaceful encounter, it can be studied in the context of world history, as a place of cultural and historical interaction. Fro...

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Other Authors: Fromherz, Allen James (Editor)
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Language:English
Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2020
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