Jan Morris is one of the greatest travel writers of all time. Derek Jones on the literary life of Jan Morris and Paul Clements’s biography…
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From Heaven Lake to Tang Poets
Vikram Seth is an Indian writer born in Calcutta. He studied at Nanjing University from 1980 to 1982. His book From Heaven Lake is a…
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Exploring the Majesty of the Yangtze
The Yangtze is the third longest river in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The Yangtze is called in China merely as Cháng…
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Modernizing China: The May Fourth Movement
The May Fourth Movement of 1919 is a significant event in the history of Modern China. Driven mainly by Chinese students, it grew out of…
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Beyond Possible
Beyond Possible [2022 published] is a fantastic book on the human spirit, the ability to break through the pain barrier and do good while achieving…
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Pakistan
Pakistan has attracted adventurers and reporters alike. Its wild beauty and violent environment are an intoxicating mix. Here are 3 vivid reportages. Geoffrey Moorhouse traveled…
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By Anthony Sattin
“Anthony Sattin is to Egypt what William Dalrymple is to India” The Times. Here are four of his books on Egypt and one on Timbuktu.…
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Ibn Battuta of Tangier
There are 3 great land travellers from ancient times. One of them is Ibn Battuta of Tangier. He started from there in 1325 and only…
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The Yangtze River
The Yangtze River has a mystical status in Chinese history. It is the 3rd longest river in the world. Unlike the Yellow river, it is…
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Ideal companions on cruise
These 2 books are ideal companions on any cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. I bought The Pillars of Hercules in a 2nd handbook shop in…
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