The Alawis of Syria

The Alawis of Syria
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 9780190458119
ISBN-13 : 0190458119
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Book Synopsis The Alawis of Syria by : Michael Kerr

Download or read book The Alawis of Syria written by Michael Kerr and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide-ranging exploration of the cultural and historical hinterland of Syria's powerful Shia minority.


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