The Last Crusade: Americanism And The Islamic Reformation

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Book Title: Last Crusade : Americanism and the Islamic Reformation

Item Length: 9.8in

Item Height: 0.6in

Item Width: 5.9in

Author: Michael A. Palmer

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Civilization, United States / 20th Century, Modern / 21st Century, International Relations / General, United States / 21st Century, Political Ideologies / General, Customs & Traditions, WORLD

Publisher: Potomac Books, Incorporated

Publication Year: 2008

Genre: History, Social Science, Political Science

Item Weight: 15.1 Oz

Number of Pages: 284 Pages