After a few years of thesis research and writing we have finally found the time to read novels. So far on the trip we have really enjoyed:
Amin Malouf, Leo the African, a great novel about the Arab and Muslim world between the time of the fall of Granada to the Ottoman expansion. We also read and enjoyed Samarkand by the same author (this one is about Persia at the time of the Seljuk and Mongol empıres). The writer has an impressive understanding of Middle East history.
Yashar Kemel, Memed My Hawk, an exciting novel about peasant revolts at the time of the transitıon to agrarian capıtalısm in southern Turkey. The author does a great job of taking up the issue of polıtıcal leadershıp through the actıvities of the main character, Memed.
Amin Malouf, Leo the African, a great novel about the Arab and Muslim world between the time of the fall of Granada to the Ottoman expansion. We also read and enjoyed Samarkand by the same author (this one is about Persia at the time of the Seljuk and Mongol empıres). The writer has an impressive understanding of Middle East history.
Yashar Kemel, Memed My Hawk, an exciting novel about peasant revolts at the time of the transitıon to agrarian capıtalısm in southern Turkey. The author does a great job of taking up the issue of polıtıcal leadershıp through the actıvities of the main character, Memed.
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Hey Guys, glad you're having fun! I'm checking in now and again to see the great photos and to see how you guys are doing!
Wish I was there with you.. looks very exciting! :)
Corey!
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