Examines the history, language, lifestyle, social structure, culture, and religion of the major ethnic groups of North Africa, and includes a chronology, a pictorial history of the region, a glossary, and a language tree.
Follows members of the American and British armies as they fight the French in Morocco and Algeria, and then pursue the Germans and Italians in Tunisa. As they continue to push through northern Africa, these armies transform from an inexperienced and poorly led group into an excellent fighting force.
Chronicles a desert trip to "mysterious Timbuktu" and then "beyond the beyond," to the distant salt mines of Taoudeni, one of the most remote locations on Earth. Raskin confronts danger and harsh elements, but is able to thoroughly immerse himself in the ancient and fascinating traditions of desert culture.
Presents an overview of North Africa today along with information on the physical geography, religion, culture, and current problems facing North Africa.
A collection of essays, stories, poems, and photos showing the lives of ordinary people in the Middle East, depicting the influence of Islam, work patterns, and community and gender relations on daily life.
Traces the architectural growth and cultural development of Umm El Madayan, an imaginary Islamic city in North Africa, as it seeks to follow western economic models into the twenty-first century without losing sight of its age-old traditions.
Examines the ways in which Americans respond to foreign cultures through the story of three American travelers adrift in the cities and deserts of North Africa in the aftermath of World War II.
