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The gates of Damascus Poorten van Damascus. English by Lieve Joris is a travel available to read on EtoBox.
What is The gates of Damascus Poorten van Damascus. English about?
This best-selling book paints an intimate portrait of contemporary Arab society. Through her friendship with a Syrian woman, Lieve Joris explores women's lives and family relationships - the hidden world that lies behind the gates of Damascus. As she describes the celebrations and the tensions that make up daily life in Syria, Lieve Joris also offers us a unique inside into the complexities of Middle Eastern politics.
Who reads The gates of Damascus Poorten van Damascus. English?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Lieve Joris
- Publisher
- Melbourne ; Oakland: Lonely Planet Publications
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780864423689
- Category
- travel
- Subjects
- Fiction, History, Biography
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 (117 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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