Thubron, Colin
Mirror to Damascus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099532293
- author:
- Thubron, Colin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Places & peoples: general interest
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Colin Thubron's beloved first book, Mirror to Damascus, is now available in a 50th anniversary edition. This new introduction by the author offers fresh insights into the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
Written with characteristic wit and charm, Mirror to Damascus explores the historical, artistic, social and religious roots of modern Damascus, from ancient times to the revolution of 1966. The book is also a personal record of an extraordinary city, filled with unforgettable stories about travellers who have shaped its past.
This unique portrait of a city now obscured by recent upheavals offers a fascinating glimpse into the enduring layers of culture and tradition that underpin modern Damascus. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in history, travel and the human experience.
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