Insight Guides: The Silk Road - Couverture souple

Insight Guides

 
9789812588401: Insight Guides: The Silk Road
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ISBN 10 : 981258840X ISBN 13 : 9789812588401
Editeur : Insight, 2008

Synopsis

Insight is proud to introduce this brand new title covering the world's most ancient and historic route. Following the famous trail from East to West, across three main regions: Western China, Central Asia and Western Asia, this guide expertly explores everything from the Buddhist caves of Dunhuang to the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. A total of thirteen countries are explored altogether, including Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Mongolia. Local writers give a rare insight into the culture, arts and people that belong to each destination, alongside over four hundred incredible full-colour photographs that bring the Silk Road to life. In-depth History and Features sections look at the evolution of trade across 5,000 miles of territory and 5,000 years of human development, the transfer of ideas, religions and philosophies, as well as inventions and technological advances. Practical travel tips are also included to help with planning and as a useful reference along the way. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your trip. With this guide you also receive a FREE HotelClub loyalty card, offering GBP15 off your first hotel booking plus great savings of up to 60% on over 30,000 hotels across 120 countries.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Insight is proud to introduce this brand new title covering the world's most ancient and historic route. Following the famous trail from East to West, across three main regions: Western China, Central Asia and Western Asia, this guide expertly explores everything from the Buddhist caves of Dunhuang to the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. A total of thirteen countries are explored altogether, including Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Mongolia. Local writers give a rare insight into the culture, arts and people that belong to each destination, alongside over four hundred incredible full-colour photographs that bring the Silk Road to life. In-depth History and Features sections look at the evolution of trade across 5,000 miles of territory and 5,000 years of human development, the transfer of ideas, religions and philosophies, as well as inventions and technological advances. Practical travel tips are also included to help with planning and as a useful reference along the way. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your trip. With this guide you also receive a FREE HotelClub loyalty card, offering GBP15 off your first hotel booking plus great savings of up to 60% on over 30,000 hotels across 120 countries.

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Éditeur
Insight
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
981258840X
ISBN 13 
9789812588401
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
432
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible