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Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th the topic of Islam's political, cultural, religious, and spiritual tendencies and beliefs has been thrust into the spotlight. However, most discussions…

Foundations of historical knowledge

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The usborne book of peoples of the world

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4095-1680-4

Collation

96p.; 28 cm.

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Call Number

909 DOH u

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