The History of Arabia, Ancient and Modern: Containing a Description of the Country--an Account of Its Inhabitants, Antiquities, Political Condition, and Early Commerce--the Life and Religion of Mohammed--the Conquests, Arts, and Literature of the Saracens--the Caliphs of Damascus, Bagdad, Africa, and Spain--the Civil Government and Religious Ceremonies of the Modern Arabs--origin and Suppression of the Wahabes--the Institutions, Character, Manners, and Customs of the Bedouins; and a Comprehensive View of Its Natural History, Zväzok 1Oliver & Boyd, 1834 |
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