The Middle East Bedside Book

by Tahir Shah and Tahir

Book Overview

First published thirty years ago, The Middle East Bedside Book illuminates lesser-known facets of Arab culture and folklore, presenting the region from the inside out. Considering the observations of writers, artists, philosophers and kings, the book is an invaluable and spellbinding resource. All manner of areas are covered - from the origins of chess as a courtly game in battle strategy, to costume, politics, music, and even the history and folklore...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912383756
• ISBN13: 9781912383757
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Secretum Mundi Limited
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"