Insight Guide Burma/Myanmar (Insight Guides) [Paperback]

Francis Doral (Author), Clare Griffiths (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insight Guide Burma | Publication Date: September 30, 2000

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

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About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Insight Guides; 8 edition (September 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585730017
• ISBN-13: 978-1585730018
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Travel > Asia > Myanmar

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Andrew Forbes / Andrew D. W. Forbes graduated in Chinese Studies from the University of Leeds before completing an MA in Islamic Studies and a Ph.D. in Central Asian History. He lectured in East African History at the University of Khartoum (1977-78) and in Islamic Studies at the University of Aberdeen (1982-88). In 1983-4 he was Leverhulme Fellow at the British Institute in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and in 1988-89 he was a Senior Associate Member of St Antony's College, Oxford. He has traveled extensively in Asia and Africa, and is currently editor of Crescent Press Agency (www.cpamedia.com); Pictures From History, an online image library specialising in historical images of Asia (www.picturesfromhistory.com); and Cognoscenti Books (www.cognoscentibooks.com)

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16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful & Useful, November 17, 2001

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This review is from: Insight Guide Burma/Myanmar (Insight Guides) (Paperback)

Insight Guides are generally worth buying for the pictures alone, and the Burma/Myanmar volume is no exception. Background sections are generally good, although there is not much on Buddhism or nat worship (these topics are filled out more in connection with individual sites, however). Covers the entire country (unlike the Odyssey guide). Although it is sometimes a little dry, this guide manages to convey virtually all of the facts you will need about each place you visit, along with the associated mythology, significance of the site, and so on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great gift for my Burmese born Dad, January 19, 2009

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This review is from: Insight Guide Burma/Myanmar (Insight Guides) (Paperback)

He loved this book, and still continues to rave about it a few years later. He was born there and grew up there through his teens. To see how much has changed without visiting the country himself was nice. He really enjoyed it, so I'd have to recommend to anybody with an interest.