How the Arabian nights inspired the American dream, 1790-1935 /

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Americans have always shown a fascination with the people, customs, and legends of the "East"--Witness the popularity of the stories of the Arabian Nights, the performances of Arab belly dancers and acrobats, the feats of turban-wearing vaudeville magicians, and even the antics of fez-topp...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nance, Susan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2009.
Subjects:
Arabian nights.
Arabian nights
1783-1999
Orientalism > United States > History.
Performing arts > Social aspects > United States > History.
Popular culture > United States > History.
Capitalism > Social aspects > United States > History.
Orientalisme > États-Unis > Histoire.
Arts du spectacle > Aspect social > États-Unis > Histoire.
Culture populaire > États-Unis > Histoire.
HISTORY > World.
HISTORY > United States > General.
Capitalism > Social aspects
Civilization
Civilization > Arab influences
Economic history
Orientalism
Performing arts > Social aspects
Popular culture
Public opinion, American
United States > Civilization > Arab influences.
Arab countries > Foreign public opinion, American.
United States > Civilization > 1783-1865.
United States > Civilization > 20th century.
United States > Economic conditions.
États-Unis > Civilisation > 1783-1865.
États-Unis > Civilisation > 20e siècle.
États-Unis > Conditions économiques.
Arab countries
United States
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Texto completo

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