Paperback
(Interlink Pub Group Inc, March 1, 2008)
The Traveller's History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide. Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present day. A Gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text pinpoints the historical importance of sights and towns.Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this literate and lively series makes ideal before -you-go reading, and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack.
This series explores the everyday life and cutsoms in different countries around the world. Each book combines key geographical, historical and cultural facts with related activities, games and craft ideas. Ages 9+.
Richard Tames It succeeds admirably in its goal of making the present country comprehensible through a narrative of its past, with asides on everything from bonsai to zazen, in a brisk, highly readable style&hellip,you could easily read it on the flight over if you skip the movie.”, WASHINGTON POST Whether you are going