This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood, Uzbekistan finally has a guide to inspire independent travelling, with all the in-depth practical information required, highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture. Practical details are entwined with cultural, literary, social, religious & historical curiosities to make an entertaining companion & guide. It

Includes:: up-to-date & personal reviews of accommodation, restaurants & entertainment venues across all budgets. Alongside historical detail & anecdotes, exceptional colour photography brings to life places, people & local traditions as they appear today. Comprehensive bird-watching & wildlife sections are provided by experienced twitcher & BBC journalist Ben Tavener & there is a thorough introduction to the Uzbek & Russian languages.

...

This new edition of Bradt`s Uzbekistan continues to offer more practical detail for independent travelers than any other guidebook to that country, written by expert authors who have lived & worked in Central Asia since 2008. With first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO world heritage sites & the world`s best collection of Russian avant-garde art, to riding across deserts by camel & cooking plov, Uzbekistan`s authors bring the country alive in this fully updated 2nd edition. Comprehensive details of accommodation, restaurants & public transport options are included, along with an increased number of detailed maps, more trekking & hiking routes & off the beaten track locations, as well as full information on how to travel around the country by bus, train & shared taxi. There`s a new section on Uzbekistan by bike, much more on the country`s flora & fauna, & detailed, hard-hitting information on the current state of the economy, domestic politics & foreign affairs. All listings have been thoroughly updated & the latest highlights brought to the fore. Uzbekistan is famed for the golden road to Samarkand & the equally famous Silk Road cities of Bukhara & Khiva. Beyond these indisputable highlights, however, lies a country rich in history but with a complex & intriguing modern streak. Striking medieval & contemporary architecture battles for your attention, standing in sharp contrast to the empty, endless deserts & the majestic mountainscapes of the Tien Shan range. The authors` use of historical anecdotes & high quality photographs, as well as their amusing travel stories, make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read & the perfect companion both before & during a trip to Central Asia`s most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. ...

Uzbekistan is a land of paradoxes, both enjoyable & surprising for foreign visitors. One of the ex-Soviet Asian republics, it is located in the center of what the British writer Colin Thubron called the Lost Heart of Asia, a country of deserts, mountains, picturesque oases, green & clean cities, & hospitable people. One of the least-traveled-to tourist destinations in the world, Uzbekistan is famous for its fabulous architectural monuments & the exotic spirit of the Great Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting East & West, which has left its stamp almost everywhere. At the same time, it is a country of tight government control a legacy of the Soviet Union & the response to a difficult political context. The Uzbek variety of a post-socialist society combines traditional, Soviet, & modern cultures in a unique & exciting mix. ...

This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samark&, Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great, local traditions, Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World, the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route, the turquoise domes of Tamerlane's Samarkand
- some of the world's most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara, which boasts a mosque for each day of the year, or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics, ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

...

This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samark&, Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great, local traditions, Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow, fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World, the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route, the turquoise domes of Tamerlane`s Samarkand
- some of the world`s most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara, which boasts a mosque for each day of the year, or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva, offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics, ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Battles of the American Civil War Wall Map, encapsulated version, from the National Geographic Society showing the deployments of the Union & Confederate forces, battles, etc. with a time chart of major events from April 1861 to April 1865. The map covers ten of the eleven Confederate states, with just the eastern borderlands of Texas & of the Indian Territory allied to the Confederacy, plus the adjoining regions of the Union states. Movements of the two armies during major land campaigns are marked, along with battle sites, classified as decisive, major & limited. Also marked are naval campaigns by the Union with dates when various ports were captured. The main battlefield region of Virginia, between Washington DC & the area around the Confederate capital of Richmond, is shown enlarged to present the information in greater detail. A series of three smaller maps show the turning points of the war. Along the bottom of the map, a time chart shows the “ The Most Deadly Years” from April 1861 to April 1865, with battle sites cross-referenced to the map & annotated with dates & casualty figures.* This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation. ...

Battles of the American Civil War Wall Map, paper version, from the National Geographic Society showing the deployments of the Union & Confederate forces, battles, etc. with a time chart of major events from April 1861 to April 1865. The map covers ten of the eleven Confederate states, with just the eastern borderlands of Texas & of the Indian Territory allied to the Confederacy, plus the adjoining regions of the Union states. Movements of the two armies during major land campaigns are marked, along with battle sites, classified as decisive, major & limited. Also marked are naval campaigns by the Union with dates when various ports were captured. The main battlefield region of Virginia, between Washington DC & the area around the Confederate capital of Richmond, is shown enlarged to present the information in greater detail. A series of three smaller maps show the turning points of the war. Along the bottom of the map, a time chart shows the “ The Most Deadly Years” from April 1861 to April 1865, with battle sites cross-referenced to the map & annotated with dates & casualty figures.* This map is also available encapsulated. ...

Crimea at 1:250, 000 in an indexed, 52-page A5 paperback road atlas from Kartografija in Kiev with street plans of 15 main cities & resorts, all highlighting various facilities & places of interest. Map legends, both for the main section & for the street plans, include English. All the place names are shown only in Cyrillic alphabet. Topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights & main peaks, plus graphics & colouring indicating various types of terrain & vegetation. National Parks & other protected areas are marked. Road network indicates unsurfaced roads & local tracks, & shows locations of petrol stations, car service centres, traffic patrol service points & rest areas. Railways lines are shown with stations & ferry routes are marked. Symbols highlight places of interest, including campsites, historic buildings, sport & recreational facilities, etc. The maps have latitude & longitude lines drawn at intervals of 15’. The atlas also

Includes:: 15 street plans of main towns (Alushta, Alupka, Bakhchysaray, Feodosiya, Gyrzuf, Kerch, Koktebel, Novyi Svet, Saki, Sevastopol, Simferopol, Staryi Krim, Sudak, Yalta, & Yevpatoriya), highlighting places of interest, various services, tourist accommodation, etc. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: supplies of all titles published in the Ukraine are irregular & we cannot guarantee a firm delivery time. When a title is out of stock, it may be advisable to choose an alternative publication.


...