Book review: The wandering spirit that is the foundation of civilisation

Sattin trawls through the very depths of antiquity, drawing also on his own extensive experience, having lived and travelled in the Middle East and the Arab World
Book review: The wandering spirit that is the foundation of civilisation

Anthony Sattin is a veteran traveller and storyteller.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022 - 14:30
Isabel Conway

  • Nomads: The Wanderers Who Shaped Our World
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  • John Murray, hb €29.50

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