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Beyond Belief is a book by V. S. Naipaul that explores the impact of Islamic conversion on the histories of Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, and Malaysia. It is not an opinion piece but a rich and human account of people and stories. The book returns to these countries after 17 years to understand how and what the converted people view their past and future.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: V. S. Naipaul
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