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Page 638
... influence by the source languages , the Arabic and Per- sian influence that followed the adoption of Islamic cul- ture proved very strong . An avalanche of Arabic and Persian words flooded the vocabulary of the literary lan- guages of ...
... influence by the source languages , the Arabic and Per- sian influence that followed the adoption of Islamic cul- ture proved very strong . An avalanche of Arabic and Persian words flooded the vocabulary of the literary lan- guages of ...
Page 1056
... influence to prevent intertribal raid- ing , and to make the tribal dirah of less importance . Tribal loyalties remain strong and no Bedouin of a noble tribe will marry into a lesser tribe . Islām is their way of life , but ...
... influence to prevent intertribal raid- ing , and to make the tribal dirah of less importance . Tribal loyalties remain strong and no Bedouin of a noble tribe will marry into a lesser tribe . Islām is their way of life , but ...
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... influenced by cost , all phases of archi- tectural design are affected , since the planning procedure , the technique , and the form of buildings are dependent on materials . High labour costs influence the choice of techniques and ...
... influenced by cost , all phases of archi- tectural design are affected , since the planning procedure , the technique , and the form of buildings are dependent on materials . High labour costs influence the choice of techniques and ...
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