Mentre abbiamo negli occhi le immagini dello sterminio dei cristiani assiri, o della distruzione dei templi di Palmira, Russell ci racconta di un altro Medio Oriente, una terra di straordinaria diversità religiosa e di scambi fecondi tra culture, e di un altro islam, una civiltà che in passato ha saputo esprimere grande tolleranza verso i culti religiosi pagani - assai più dell'Europa cristiana. Russell ci introduce infatti a fedi orgogliose e...
Combines travelogue and history, as former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions of the Middle East where obscure, mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives among the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran and the Copts of Egypt.
A concise and contemporary guide designed to orient and inform readers about the people, politics, and places of Paktika. Topics covered include: the people (tribes, language, culture, history, etc.), the provincial government and how it functions, the economy and development activities, and key leaders and big issues. Also included inside are a number of useful tables, maps, contact information, and other resources. For bulk orders, please vi...