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In the tradition of The Prize, Lutz Kleveman gives us the twenty-first-century chapter on the history, passion, and politics of oil and gas resources, and the struggle to control them in a critical part of the world. Using the concept of the "Great Game" that Rudyard Kipling immortalized in his novel Kim, Kleveman argues that there is now a new Great Game in the region, a modern variant of the nineteenth-century clash of imperial ambitions of Great...
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In the last years of the twentieth century, foreign correspondent Richard Lloyd Parry found himself in the vast island nation of Indonesia, one of the most alluring, mysterious, and violent countries in the world. For thirty-two years, it had been paralyzed by the grip of the dictator and mystic General Suharto, but now the age of Suharto was coming to an end. Would freedom prevail, or was the "time of madness" predicted centuries before now at hand?...
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After enduring years of hunger, deprivation, and devastating loss at the hands of the Khmer Rouge, ten-year-old Loung Ung became the "lucky child," the sibling chosen to accompany her eldest brother to America while her one surviving sister and two brothers remained behind. In this poignant and elegiac memoir, Loung recalls her assimilation into an unfamiliar new culture while struggling to overcome dogged memories of violence and the deep scars of...
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Embark on a historical voyage through the maritime origins of ancient Malaysian trade unveils a captivating narrative that traces the early seafaring traditions shaping the coastal trade of the region. Navigating the waters of the past, we encounter a maritime tapestry woven by the skilled hands of early inhabitants, who, driven by exploration, resourcefulness, and the allure of distant lands, laid the foundation for a thriving network of coastal...
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Lonely Planet's India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the magnificent monument to love that is the Taj Mahal, climb into the high Himalaya and Ladakh's moonscapes, and experience the dramatic rock-cut grottoes in the caves of Ajanta; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of India and begin your journey now!
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These chapters provide a nuanced exploration of the diverse roles, achievements, and challenges faced by Mongol women throughout history, covering aspects of nomadic life, royalty, military leadership, cultural contributions, and the evolving status of women in changing times.
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Singapore i is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Gardens by the Bay, savour the street food and experience vibrant nightlife; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Singapore and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Singapore:
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Lonely Planet's Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Cambodia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the elaborate temples of Angkor Wat, relax on pristine island beaches and immerse yourself in the history of Phnom Penh; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Lonely Planet's Taiwan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Cycle the East Coast, explore temple treasures and hike Taroko Gorge; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Inside Lonely Planet's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Travel Guide:
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Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
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Eating & drinking in Dubai and Abu Dhabi - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try
Dubai and Abu Dhabi'sbeaches - whether you're...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Dubai is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Browse the labyrinthine souks, immerse yourself in the historic Al Fahidi District and peer down at Dubai from the Burj Khalifa; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Dubai and make the most of your trip!
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Lonely Planet's Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.
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From the blue and gold splendors of Samarkand to the holy city of Bukhara, the architectural heritage of Uzbekistan is simply extraordinary. Over the 2,000 year history of the Silk Road, its fertile oases have attracted countless travelers and conquerors who have profoundly made their mark on human history, such as the conqueror Tamerlane or the scientist Ulugh Beg, who discovered the sundial. All have bequeathed an inheritance whose legacy can still...
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From the time of the Crimean War through the fall of the Tsar, the question of what to do about the Russian empire's large Muslim population was a highly contested issue among educated Russians both inside and outside the government. As formulated in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Muslim Question comprised a complex set of ideas and concerns that centered on the problems of reimagining and governing the tremendously diverse Russian empire...
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Sheds crucial new light on the epochal U.S. interventions in Southeast Asia after WWII. Antiwar activist Fred Branfman describes the tragic lives of Laotian peasants under U.S. bombing. Cambodia scholar Ben Kiernan and colleague Owen Taylor illuminate the course of Cambodia history after unprecedented U.S. bombing. The book further includes classic work by Noam Chomsky, Nick Turse, and Edward Herman.
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A history of the divided region, from prehistoric times to present day, examining at political, social, cultural, economic, and diplomatic developments.
Contemporary North and South Korea are nations of radical contrasts: one a bellicose totalitarian state with a failing economy, the other a peaceful democracy with a strong economy. Yet their people share a common history that extends back more than three thousand years. In this comprehensive new...
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