Istanbul and the Civilization of the Ottoman Empire (Centers of Civilization)
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This edition of Istanbul and the Civilization of the Ottoman Empire (Centers of Civilization) by Bernard Lewis is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1981 • Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd) • 201 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780806105673
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780806105673
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