Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia
Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East contains encyclopedic entries arranged alphabetically within ethno-linguistic classifications. Each entry has four main sections: an introduction identifying the language group, where they are found, and their numbers; a brief discussion of their origins and early history; a section on cultural life that includes religion, literature, social organization, and art; and a final section on political organization and recent history.
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Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages
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