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The sabres of paradise
Book • 1960
Lesley Blanch's 'The Sabres of Paradise' is a definitive biography of Imam Shamyl, the 'Lion of Daghestan', who led the Muslim tribes of Daghestan and Chechnya against Russian conquest from 1834 to 1859.
The book is a result of six years of research and offers a vivid portrayal of the region's history, culture, and the charismatic leader's life.
It explores themes of resistance, faith, and the complexities of historical conflict.
The book is a result of six years of research and offers a vivid portrayal of the region's history, culture, and the charismatic leader's life.
It explores themes of resistance, faith, and the complexities of historical conflict.
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Haris Durrani
Bonus: The Deep History of Dune
