Make the most of your trip with AA's best selling pocket guide series, up to date & easy to use, the series has been revamped to include an atlas section & additional maps. Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into five easy to use colour coded sections: Viewing: The authors introduction to the destination, including the ten 'must do's'. Top Ten: The authors Top Ten places to visit. What to See: Alphabetical listings of places to visit. Where to: Detailed listings guiding you where to eat, stay & shop. Practical Matters: Quick reference travel information. ...

This title presents dedicated mailing & e-mail campaign to targeted business & travel related media. These guides are the perfect companion for the international business traveller who wants to have the best of both worlds
- business & leisure. All sections include full contact info (tel, fax, email, website, postal addresses). This title offers comprehensive business & leisure info for the business traveller which is either difficult to source or simply doesn't exist elsewhere.
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A map of Egypt aimed specially at visitors interested in the country’s history & its archaeological heritage, with street plans, enlargements for mains sites & a chart of the dynasties of ancient Egypt.A general map of the country at 1:1, 000, 000 with elevation colouring & spot heights shows the Nile Valley from the Mediterranean to Aswan, with symbols & drawings highlighting various places of interest, including the less visited sites such as Tell el Amarna, Abydos, Dendera or Edfu. A separate map at 1:250, 000 shows the Sinai Peninsula. The two maps are then supplemented with numerous detailed plans:
- an indexed street plan of Cairo at 1:20, 000 with an enlargement for city centre around the Tahrir & the Egyptian Museum; plans of the Khan el Khalili Market, the Citadel, the pyramids at Giza & Old Cairo; a diagram of the metro network; a map of the environs of the city with plans of Heliopolis & El Mohandessin- an indexed street plan of Alexandria at 1:35, 000 with an enlargement for the central part of the city & a plan of the Catacombs of Kom el Shukafa- several plans of the Luxor area, including detailed plans of the Valley of the Kings & Karnak- a plan of Aswan, with a plan of the Philae temple- a chart of the dynasties of ancient Egypt Also included is an index for the main map of the Nile Valley with a long list of archaeological sites, plus notes on the country`s history & tourist information.
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Egypt in the Countries, Regions & Cities guide series from Frommer’s, one of America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a comprehensive range of international destinations & particularly strong on American cities & regions, offering coverage that is often otherwise unavailable from other publishers. Stylistically, Frommer’s editorial style is strongly American in tone & focus, often offering insights & observations with an American audience in mind. However, each of the guides in the series is comprehensive in the information & coverage that is covered & Frommer’s increasingly cover destinations further afield internationally, in addition to their expertise in the American market & comprehensive set of US guides. Each guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series is structured in a similar format, depending on the destination, allowing readers to locate the information they need efficiently while travelling on the road. An introductory chapter helps readers plan their trip, including information on when to go, money & costs, travel insurance, health & safety, sustainable tourism, staying connected, getting around, a special-interest holiday-planner & tips on finding accommodation. Individual sections are arranged geographically by city, region, or area & are subsequently divided into the principal neighbourhoods or regions of the city or country. There is extensive information on getting there & around, special events & festivals, what to see & do, shopping opportunities, accommodation (arranged by price), basic street overviews, where to eat, entertainment & nightlife. Extensive appendices include the ‘best of the rest’, (featuring destinations not included in the main part of the guide), local tourism offices & useful telephone numbers & websites. There is also a dedicated section for international visitors (reflecting the American editorial style) with information on passports, visas, customs, insurance, money, safety, getting there & around, business hours, drinking laws, electricity, embassies & consulates, emergencies, holidays, legal aid, mail, taxes, telephones, time. tipping & toilets. ...

Egypt is one of the few great empires of antiquity that exists today as a nation state. Despite its extraordinary record of national endurance, the pressures to which Egypt currently is subjected & which are bound to intensify are already straining the ties that hold its political community together, while rendering ever more difficult the task of governing it. In this timely book, leading expert on Egyptian affairs Robert Springborg explains how a country with such a long & impressive history has now arrived at this parlous condition. As Egyptians become steadily more divided by class, religion, region, ethnicity, gender & contrasting views of how, by whom & for what purposes they should be governed, so their rulers become ever more fearful, repressive & unrepresentative. Caught in a downward spiral in which poor governance is both cause & consequence, Egypt is facing a future so uncertain that it could end up resembling neighboring countries that have collapsed under similar loads. The Egyptian ”hot spot”, Springborg argues, is destined to become steadily hotter, with ominous implications for its peoples, the Middle East & North Africa, & the wider world. ...

Egypt in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

This is a sweeping, colorful, & concise narrative history of Egypt from the beginning of human settlement in the Nile River valley 5000 years ago to the present day. Accessible, authoritative, & richly illustrated, this is an ideal introduction & guide to Egypt`s long, brilliant, & complex history for general readers, tourists, & anyone else who wants a better understanding of this vibrant & fascinating country, one that has played a central role in world history for millennia
- & that continues to do so today. Respected historian Robert Tignor, who has lived in Egypt at different times over the course of five decades, covers all the major eras of the country`s ancient, modern, & recent history. A cradle of civilization, ancient Egypt developed a unique & influential culture that featured a centralized monarchy, sophisticated art & technology, & monumental architecture in the form of pyramids & temples. But the great age of the pharaohs is just the beginning of the story & ” Egypt: A Short History” also gives a rich account of the tumultuous history that followed
- from Greek & Roman conquests, the rise of Christianity, Arab-Muslim triumph, & Egypt`s incorporation into powerful Islamic empires to Napoleon`s 1798 invasion, the country`s absorption into the British Empire, & modern, postcolonial Egypt under Nasser, Sadat, & Mubarak. This book provides an indispensable key to Egypt in all its layers
- ancient & modern, Greek & Roman, & Christian & Islamic. In a new afterword the author analyzes the recent unrest in Egypt & weighs in on what the country might look like after Mubarak.


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Discover what it would be like to travel back in time & explore the ancient world with this new history series written in the style of contemporary travel guides. It is packed with all the maps, illustrations & fascinating insights that a tourist or traveller would expect from a guidebook. Each carefully researched guide paints a vivid picture of the past allowing you to experience ancient wonders when they were new & get to know the people who used them. The second title in this exciting series is a detailed guide to Thebes & the Nile Valley (a romantic name for Egypt), listing everything from visiting the legendary pyramids to where to eat. ...

From s&-swept desert ruins to the brilliant water of the Red Sea to the vibrant city of Cairo, Egypt`s landscape is as legendary as its mythical history. Home to hieroglyphs, pharaohs & the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt`s rich cultural heritage means the country truly merits its place in the Cradle of Civilization. In this breathtaking journey, renowned photographer Philip Plisson travels with bestselling author & Egyptologist Christian Jacq to celebrate the many places & faces of this spectacular l&. Plisson`s expert lens captures stunning icons of Antiquity with the same grace & beauty as it presents the people of Egypt
- at work, at play, residing as they have for centuries in communities along the Nile Delta &, at the same time, enjoying all that modernity has to offer. Jacq`s illuminating text provides insight to Plisson`s 350 splendid photos, inviting readers to rediscover Egypt as they`ve never known it before.
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Egypt in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...