Born in 1948 in Abu Dhabi, the author knew fierce poverty in the years before fabulous oil wealth transformed his country for ever. He grew up in the ruler's palace, barefoot like his friends who are all now senior figures in the United Arab Emirates. An eye-witness account of the total transformation - within only 30 years - of a Bedouin society into a country with the world's highest per capita income....191 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map. Bright, clean interior. Unmarked except for a gift inscription to the htp. Tight square binding. No creasing to th... View More...
Inside story about Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq. 310pp. About 'as new' - bright,clean and unmarked; no creasing to spine. Weight, 330g. View More...
A narrative chronicle of World War I's Arab Revolt explores the pivotal roles of a small group of adventurers and low-level officers who orchestrated a secret effort to control the Middle East, demonstrating how they instigated jihad against British forces, built an elaborate intelligence ring and forged ties to gain valuable oil concessions. xii, 577pp, illustrated, endpaper maps. An almost 'as new' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. Slight forward lean. Weight, 1.016kg. View More...
Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson sets his adventurous compass on Mount Ararat, exploring the region's long history, religious mysteries, and complex politics. Signed by the author on the title page. xiii, 382 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. Book is 'as new' in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. View More...
Essays on aspects of the Islamic world's contributions to Science over history. Produced by the American Arabian Oil Co, or Aramco, for use/distribution at Vancouver's Expo '86, International Exposition. Latere reprinted. 8.25" by 10.75", 64pp, profusely illustrated in color.Bright, clean, unmarked copy, about 'as new'. Weight, 193g. View More...
Drawing on unparalleled access to Osama bin Laden and his key associates, journalist Abdel Bari Atwan gives an incisive and timely account, the clearest we have so far, of the rise of the notorious terrorist organization, al Qaeda. In this lively narrative, the author establishes what al Qaeda is or has become, what it wants, what its capabilities are, and how the West can answer its complaints and challenges. 256 p. ; 22 cm. Bright, fresh, unmarked copy in a similar, unclipped dustjacket. Weight, 450g. View More...
Why a handful of religious scholars conspired to suppress the revolutionary contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls. 1st U.S. edition, 8vo, 268pp, photo illustrated. Hardcover with red cloth spine and beige paper boards, and with dustjacket. Not a Book Club edition. A 'near new' copy. Weight, 552g View More...
History of the development of Textiles in the Islamic world. 192pp : with 76 colour and 58 b&w illustrations ; 29 cm. Unpacked weight, 1.087kg. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particula... View More...
A detailed study of the development of Persia, examining the dynasties, economic factors, and social structures which have shaped the nation's political and cultural history. translated from the Italian by J.B. Donne. 204 pages, 8 plates illustrations, maps 23 cm. Book is bright, clean and unmarked. Binding is tight and square and the cloth shows no wear. The price-clipped dustjacketshows some light surface rubbing but no tears, chips etc. Weight, 404g. View More...
Tan, linen-covered boards portfolio. Printed title-sheet, loose. Twelve large, gravure reproductions of photographs by Benor-Kalter of scenes in Old Jerusalem. Title sheet with corner crease at foot of fore-edge. All twelve gravures are about Fine - clean, unmarked, without wear. The linen-covered portfoili show no wear but some light scattered foxing. Three cloth ties still present. Overall dimensions of portfolio are 30cm by 40cm. View More...
Personal narrative of the discovery of a fifth great ancient civilization, hitherto totally unknown, to rival the 5,000 year-old glories of Egypt, Babylon, Sumer and the Indus Valley. 383pp, illustrated. Book is bright, clean and unmarked, with a tight square binding and no wear to red cloth. Dustjacket has edge wear, tape repair etc., but still looks quite presentable. Weight, 860g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images always available. Shipped well packed. [Maximum postage ... View More...
Guide to the archaeological resouces in the vicinity of Bogazkoy in Turkey. 79pp, illustrated in b&w and in color, maps. Bright, clean copy with a sound, stapled binding. Small ink name to top margin of front wrap. Weight, 130g. View More...
History of Palestine with an emphasis on its archaeology and biblical connection. Undated, circa 1930s. Small signature to ffep states 'Mt. Carmel, [19]45'. 184pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean interior. Sound binding, no wear to hinges. Minor wear to black cloth boards, and spine darkened. Weight, 350g. View More...
'Egypt After the Pharoahs' treats the period which witnessed the arrival of the Greeks and Hellenistic culture in Egypt, the reign of the Ptolemies from Ptolemy I to Cleopatra, the conquest by Rome, the scientific and cultural achievements of Alexandria, and the rise of Christianity. 264 pp, profusely illustrated; 25 cm. A 'near new' copy, no wear to the navy blue cloth. The unclipped dustjacket is nearly similar - bright, fresh and unmarked with a tight, square binding. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the U... View More...
Collection of information, viewpoints, art, poetry, and song relating to the Gulf War. 366pp, illustrated. Bright copy with a tight, square binding. Unmarked. Near new copy. Weight, 410g. View More...
Studies of the daily lives of Muslim women in the Middle East. 255pp. Bright, clean, unmarked copy with a crease-free spine - almost 'as new'. Weight, 214g. View More...
Unused, printed postcard. Photo of the BSM Training Institute building in Beirut, Lebanon. Picture Post Card Series I. Undated, circa 1905. Unused reverse. Ships at cost via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail View More...
A volume in the Marshall Cavendish Learning System series. No. H5. 64pp, illustrated in color. Bright, clean and unmarked with a sound binding. Unpacked weight, 210g. Lettermail rates within Canada. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and ei... View More...
An account of the workings of the Truce Supervision Organisation keeping the peace between Israel and its Arab neighbours, 1954-6. 336pp, photo illustrated. Bright and clean with a sound binding. Unmarked. Dustjacket has some edge wear and small tape repairs. Weight, 800g. View More...
Relates the author's entrance into Iraq in 2003, ten days after the fall of Baghdad, to investigate the rich history of her family, who held a privileged place in Iraqi society until the 1950s, when they were forced to flee. xxxiii, 414 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. Book is clean and unmarked, pages bright white. Binding is tight and square, hinges sound. No wear to the boards. Unclipped dustjacket is similar. Almost 'as new'. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. This item weig... View More...
