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A complete picture of Turkey immediately before the Young Turk Revolution in 1908 which led to the formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The effect of Islam on its culture and politics is also studied in depth.
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Lady Gertrude Lowthian Bell presents a unique and sensitive picture of the Syrian subjects of the Ottoman Empire shortly after the turn of the century. Her sympathy with the people and her respect for their traditions raises this book well above the ordinary travel book.
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A survey by the author, an expert in Semitic languages and the history of Islam, which includes episodes from both Islamic and Christian traditions in the Middle East.
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Originally published in 1823, the work comprises five extended letters describing the amazing adventures of these two intrepid adventurers throughout the Middle East during the early years of the nineteenth century. Contains original maps, drawings and prints.
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A closely-observed study and scholarly history of Jerusalem by a remarkable Victorian lady-traveller and writer. First published in 1891.
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A study of the natural history of Somaliland by a celebrated Victorian writer, traveller and big-game hunter. Contains many photographs, drawings and diagrams.
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The chief work of the Arab philosopher Abu Bakr Ibn Tufail which, by some, is considered to be the inspiration for Defoe's classic 'Robinson Crusoe'. Includes a biography of the author.
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First published in 1881, East of the Jordan recounts the results of an archaeological expedition organised by the American Palestine Exploration Society in 1875-77.
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A pocket phrasebook that provides an introduction to spoken, everyday Arabic for those who have little or no knowledge of the language, and particularly for those who intend to travel in Arabic-speaking countries.
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When originally published, Arabic Authors first revealed the wealth of literary, traditional and historical writings in a text understood by the... Læs mere
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This edition of The Alhambra, here republished in facsimile from the 1908 edition, complete with illustrations by Joseph Pennell, presents a welcome opportunity to reassess Irving's European writings.