"More than a richly illustrated history ... this book is an eloquent meditation on the place of the Taj Mahal in the cultural imagination of India and the wider world."--Page 2 of cover
"A classic memoir of self-invention in a strange land: Ian Buruma's unflinching account of his amazing journey into the heart of Tokyo's underground culture as a young man in the 1970's"--Amazon.com. "When Ian Buruma arrived in Tokyo in 1975, Japan was little more than an idea …
The Unknown Cultural Revolution challenges the established narrative of China''s Cultural Revolution, which assumes that this period of great social upheaval led to economic disaster, the persecution of intellectuals, and senseless violence. Dongping Han offers a powerful accoun…
By turns candid, witty, and poignant, 36 Views of Mount Fuji is an American professor's much-praised memoir about her experiences of Japan and the Japanese.
By turns candid, witty, and poignant, 36 Views of Mount Fuji is an American professor's much-praised memoir about her experiences of Japan and the Japanese.
A travel guidebook to Kerala, India. Recommends accommodations, restaurants and attractions for various budgets.
A travel guide to the capital of China, Beijing. Provides all the information needed to plan great daytrips, from the magnificent temples of Chengde to the grandest and most secluded stretches of the Great Wall.
Frommer's Japan is completely updated, and features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Our author has written about Japan for years, so she's able to provide valuable insights and advice. She'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthenti…
Expert advice from an experienced author. Our Frommer's Tokyo author was the first US resident appointed a YOKOSO! Japan Ambassador by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism for her many years writing about Japan. She will provide valuable insights and …
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Laos is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get around via riverboat, meet the Akha Nuqui people while trekking a…
Frommer's China
by Lin-Liu, Jen, Lee, Candice, Winnan, Christopher D., Foster, Simon, Reiber, Beth, Tran, Tini, Wing-sze, Lee
Frommer's Complete GuidesAmerica's #1 bestselling travel seriesMore full-color guides than ever beforeFoldout maps in annual guidesOutspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips.