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100 1 _aDowling, Theodore Edward,
_d1837-1921
245 1 0 _aGaza: A City of Many Battles (from the Family of Noah to the Present Day)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-22
508 _aProduced by Enrico Segre, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Gaza: A City of Many Battles" by Theodore Edward Dowling is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex history of Gaza from its ancient origins to modern times, detailing its significance as a battleground through various historical periods, including biblical references and conflicts during the Crusades. The opening of the book sets the stage for its detailed examination of Gaza's historical significance, highlighting the author's recent visit to the city in 1912. Dowling recounts interactions with local scholars and clergy, gathering insights about the city's rich past and its religious importance. He references biblical events, notable figures such as Samson, and the area's strategic geographic position that made it a focal point for various civilizations, establishing a foundation for understanding the many battles and governance transitions that have shaped Gaza throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGaza
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49256
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