Here are some cool pictures of the Middle East in the 20's and 30's, including one of Churchill, Lawrence & Emir Abdullah.
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Pre-WWII Middle East Photos
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Posts: 3169 08/07/06 15:56:50 Indisputable BookTalk Master |
That zeppelin in the first picture is surreal.
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luisdelafuente |
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Posts: 7 09/16/06 19:38:46 A Breath of Fresh Air |
Though they refer to a later period, I found these photos more interesting than the ones included in the book. I like the one with Churchill and Emir Abdullah, and I find specially interesting too the contrast between the bedouin and jewish women.
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