(Set) A History Of India & Turning Points in Middle Eastern History

South Asia and Middle East are critically important areas of our world. With this two-course set, you can explore the past, the present, and the most significant turning points. Discover one of the world’s most important clusters of civilizations with A History of India. Then, probe the complex civilizations of the Middle East with Turning Points in Middle Eastern History.

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Platform: Great Courses
Categories: Civilization & Culture History

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