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Diani, a coastal town on the Indian Ocean, is significantly defined by a large European presence that has spurred economic development and is also supported by close relationships between Kenyans and European immigrants and tourists. Nina Berman looks carefully at the repercussions that these economic and social interactions have brought to life on the Kenyan coast. She explores what happens when poorer and less powerful members of a community are...
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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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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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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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Lonely Planet's Tanzania is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Watch wildebeest stampede across the Serengeti, Choose a beach from over 100 km of Indian Ocean coastline, and track chimpanzees in Tanzania's remote western parks; all with your trusted travel companion.
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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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Lonely Planet's East Africa is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Feel the pounding of hooves as wildebeest stampede across the plains of the Serengeti; all with your trusted travel companion.
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In the nineteenth century hundreds of thousands of Africans were forcibly migrated northward to Egypt and other eastern Mediterranean destinations, yet relatively little is known about them. Studies have focused mainly on the mamluk and harem slaves of elite households, who were mostly white, and on abolitionist efforts to end the slave trade, and most have relied heavily on western language sources. In the past forty years new sources have become...
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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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A powerful report on the aftereffects of the genocide in Rwanda-and on the near impossibility of reconciliation between survivors and killers
In two acclaimed previous works, the noted French journalist Jean Hatzfeld offered a profound, harrowing witness to the unimaginable pain and horror in the mass killings of one group of people by another. Combining his own analysis of the events with interviews from both the Hutu killers who carried out acts...
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Ce livre pratique conçu pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent apprendre les bases de la langue hébraïque, il fournit des phrases utiles pour la communication quotidienne, des conseils pour la prononciation et l'utilisation de la grammaire. Vous serez en mesure de vous débrouiller facilement lors de votre voyage en Israël et de communiquer avec confiance avec les habitants locaux. Bienvenue ! ! ברוך הבא (barouch ha-ba!)
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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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History is not linear, the fabric of history is adorned with confusing and sometimes confounding patterns. Notwithstanding, throughout the ages, through myth, allegory, parables, iconography and symbolism, the fragmented remains of key aspects of true history have been perserved down to the present day. What is needed is an effort to weave these various threads into a coherent, prismatic tapestry, revealing the reconciled truth of global history....
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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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Inside Lonely Planet's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Travel Guide:
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Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Eating & drinking in Dubai and Abu Dhabi - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try
Dubai and Abu Dhabi'sbeaches - whether you're...
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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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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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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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Ce livre vous emmènera à travers les rues colorées de la vieille ville, les jardins suspendus de Bahá'í, les marchés animés et les plages magnifiques. Vous en apprendrez également plus sur la culture et la diversité de Haïfa, une ville qui abrite des communautés juives, musulmanes et chrétiennes. Que vous soyez un voyageur expérimenté ou simplement curieux, Haïfa vous offrira une expérience inoubliable
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Ce livre captivant plonge le lecteur au cœur d'Israël, une nation qui allie avec brio tradition et modernité. Découvrez une culture riche et diversifiée, influencée par les multiples héritages qui se sont entremêlés au fil des siècles. Explorez l'économie florissante et les avancées technologiques qui ont propulsé Israël au premier rang mondial de l'innovation. Plongez dans une gastronomie savoureuse, mêlant les saveurs méditerranéennes...
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