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The Gates of Damascus

by Lieve Joris · 1993 · 312 pages

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Through her friendship with a Syrian woman and her family, Lieve Joris leads readers into the fascinating world that lies beyond the gates of Damascus, presenting an intimate portrait of modern Syria.

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Subject
travel
Setting
middle eastdamascussyrianetherlands
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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