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Primary source material This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian contine...

In 2001 Rory Stewart set off from Herat to walk to Kabul via the mountains of Ghor in central Afghanistan. This was to be the last leg of a 21 month walk across Asia. The country was in turmoil following the recent US invasion and the mountain passes still covered in snow. Suspicious of his motives, and worried for his safety, the authorities provided Rory with two armed guards who accompanied him, but whom he soon out-walked. Later he was given a dog, whom he named 'Babur' in honour of the grea...

Experience Tokyo like a local: on foot! Stroll through the city and soak up its infectious energy, futuristic charm, and centuries of Japanese art and culture with Moon Tokyo Walks.*Walk through the city's coolest neighbourhoods, including Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Ginza, and more with colour-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions*Find your scene with top ten lists for restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and more*Get to know the real Tokyo on six customizable walks: Savour fresh sushi or delic...

An indispensable guide to Japan’s most fascinating museums and galleries The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums is a personal introduction to more than 100 of Japan’s most distinctive and inspiring museums. In-depth information is given about each venue, including about its creation, collection, and highlights. Organized geographically, the book begins with numerous art institutions in and around Tokyo, and proceeds to Kyoto; museums in the western and eastern parts of the nation; Shikoku an...

Contains top ten lists for visitors to Delhi, India, of attractions, accommodations, dining, shopping, entertainment, and more; and features contact information, along with tips on trip planning, transportation, and related topics. Includes a pull-out map and guide.

The beautifully photographed CURVES driving guides encapsulate the joy of the open road. The latest in the series, aimed at all who drive, bike or cycle with passion, winds through the rainforest and the jungle roads of Thailand. The surroundings are exotic, ranging from wild, vibrant cities with chaotic traffic to the wild jungle, almost devoid of people, connected through miles and miles of winding roads. Beaches lead to soaring cliffs, the weather veers from torrential rain to sticky h...

Hong Kong is Asia's number one shopping destination but with its abundance of malls, department stores, designer boutiques, and bustling open-air markets, it can be confusing for the uninitiated to navigate. This practical guide leads you to the coolest shops, where you can shop in chic surroundings for stylish and imaginative merchandise. This international crossroads of commerce offers the latest trends in clothing, cosmetics and gifts?and we?ll tell you the best places to look. ? Lavishly ill...

Today, its once fierce headhunting colourful Naga tribespeople are welcoming, and for anyone seeking travel in remote areas it would be hard to beat this border country since its rugged terrain and hill top villages still see few outsiders. For the naturalist, there is everything waiting to be discovered as it has been little studied. Birding, botany, anthroplogy and trekking are the main attractions, and simply being right away from mainstream civilisation. Naga tribes live on both sides of th...

'The imagination has its sanctuaries, too.' High up in the Hindu Kush, between the ancient pagan Kalash people and the new medievalists of the Taliban, a charismatic young Spaniard, Jordi Magraner, made his home, mastering the local languages and customs before meeting his death in the most mysterious way. In this magisterial book, Gabi Martinez sets off in Jordi's footsteps to the land of the giants in order to try to solve the riddle of this murder and of Jordi's life. Jordi Magraner was a bri...