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Arab rule under the Al Bu Sa̕id dynasty of Oman 1741-1937

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1938]
Call number: 626069
Creator: Thomas, Bertram (1892-1950)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 26 cm.
Associated people: Metcalf, Edwards H.
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