Product Description: Introduced by Michael Palin, OxTravels features original stories from twenty-five top travel writers, including Paul Theroux, Sara Wheeler, William Dalrymple, Patrick Leigh Fermor, Lloyd Jones, Rory Stewart, Jan Morris, Dervla Murphy, Rory MacLean, Nicholas Shakespeare, Peter Godwin, Victoria Hislop, and others...read more

Product Description: Marrakech is the heart and lifeblood of Morocco’s ancient storytelling tradition. For nearly a thousand years, storytellers have gathered in Jemaa el Fna, the legendary square of the city, to recount ancient folktales and fables to rapt audiences...read more

Product Description: An exploration of the later Cruades, written "with the skill of a historian and the flair of a novelist" (<>The Guardian) The Crusades were the bridge between medievl and modern history, between feudalism and colonialism. In many ways, the lttle explored later Crusades were the most significant of them all, for thy made the crisis truly global...read more

Product Description: An exploration of the later Cruades, written "with the skill of a historian and the flair of a novelist" (<>The Guardian) The Crusades were the bridge between medievl and modern history, between feudalism and colonialism. In many ways, the lttle explored later Crusades were the most significant of them all, for thy made the crisis truly global...read more

Product Description: "Rogerson's guide is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and filled with useful detail." -Sunday Times -Bursting with personal knowledge and practical information from renowned Moroccan expert -Practical, reliable advice on negotiating the labyrinthine medinas, how to barter, and where to get the best bargains -Complete insights into the history, religion, culture and architecture of these three magical cities -Explores the winding alleys and interlocking courtyards of each of the three imperial cities -Discover the snake charmers and magicians of Marrakesh, the hidden shrines and spice markets of medieval Fez, and the elegant monuments of modern-minded Rabat -Detailed coverage of nearby day-trip destinations from each of the three cities, including the Ourika Valley, Essaouira, Meknes and Casablanca TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Introduction 2) History 3) Topics 4) Travel 5) Practical A-Z 6) Marrakesh 7) Fez 8) Rabat 9) Chronology 10) Glossary of Islamic and Moroccan Terms 11) Further Reading 12) Language 13) Inde...read more

Product Description: THE LAST CRUSADERS is narrative history at its richest and most compelling. It is about the carnage of Lepanto, the conquests of Don Juan, the pyramid of Spanish skulls that Dragut built in Jerba, about how the Spanish stabled their horses on a litter of Korans, the life of galley slaves, gunpowder, the casting of cannon and gold...read more

Product Description: A collection of travel writing celebrating friendship and the chance encounters that unexpectedly enrich our lives, which shows the diversity of the modern Islamic world.

Product Description: The Prophet Muhammad brought his vision of the word of God to the Arabs, and within a generation of his death, his followers--as vivid a cast of heroic individuals as history has known--had exploded out of Arabia to confront the two great superpowers of the seventh century and establish Islam and with it a new civilization...read more

A travel book on Croatia, which presents an abundant culture of Roman remains, Venetian and Hapsburg-era palaces.

A wonderfully vivid history of Islam after Muhammad's death - and the sequel to Rogerson's acclaimed THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Product Description: A collection of writings celebrating friendship and the chance encounters that unexpectedly enrich our lives.

Enhanced by full-color photography and detailed city and regional maps, these cultural guides furnish updated information on selective hotels, restaurants, landmarks, and side trips, along with cultural sidebars and anecdotes about local life, a special rating system for key destinations, and an easy-to-use alphabetical arrangement.

Product Description: Embrace the diversity and vibrancy of Morocco with the help of Cadogan's expert guide. From ancient ruins to bustling souks, Cadogan opens your eyes to the sights, sounds and history of this fascinating country.

Product Description: This is the first book in a new series of pocket-sized poetry books for travelers and poetry lovers who seek inspiration while on a bus, subway train, or taxi, or while waiting for a museum to open. Here is the poetry of London, from the up-beat rap-poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah to Wordsworth's dawn sigh...read more

Product Description: Marrakech is one of the great citadels of the Muslim world. It is a drum that beats an African identity into the complex soul of Morocco. This collection of 38 writings highlights the exotic allure, romanticism, spirit, and history of the fabulous Red City...read more

A history of the prophet's life and times offers a vivid portrayal of sixth-century Arabia, charting Muhammad's early years, the night he received his religious vision, his work to establish Islam and the classical Arabic of the Qur'an, and his role as the founder of a world empire and civilization.

Provides a history of Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya, from their earliest beginnings through the twentieth century. (view table of contents)

Product Description: These three imperial cities constitute the most popular Morocco tour: Marrakesh, the exotic heart of the country; historic Fez; and Rabat. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Cadogan guides contain information on hotels, cafes and shops. Also included is a section on the history of the city or country, walks and tours to explore the hidden sights, day trips to get to know the surrounding area and where to see the local art collection.

Product Description: Experience Moroccan people, their culture an d lifestyle. This text details the nitty gritty of eating, d rinking and sleeping from the most sumptuous palace to the b est budget hotel. '

Product Description: A pocket-sized, illustrated guide to Scotland which covers shopping, nightlife, accommodation, food and drink, budget-stretching, amusements for children, useful phrases and practical tips and information. The book incorporates a quick-reference grading system for sightseeing.

Product Description: A pocket-sized, illustrated guide to Morocco which includes shopping, nightlife, accommodation, food and drink, budget-stretching, amusements for children, useful phrases and practical tips and information. The book incorporates a quick-reference grading system for sightseeing.

Product Description: A pocket-size travel guide to Istanbul, with information on shopping, nightlife, accommodation, food and drink, budget-stretching, useful phrases and practical tips and information. There is a quick reference grading system for sightseeing, 56 colour pictures, plus country, regional and city centre maps...read more