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

~ Francis Doral (Author), Clare Griffiths (Author) "Travellers contemplating a trip to Burma will be aware that it is regarded by a large section of the global community as a pariah because..." (more)
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Product Description

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

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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,184,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"krchicago" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Ian Peter Duke "IPD" (Frederick, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.