Iraq
eBook - ePub

Iraq

The ancient sites and Iraqi Kurdistan

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Iraq

The ancient sites and Iraqi Kurdistan

About this book

This brand new edition of Bradt's unique guide to Iraq gives up-to-date travel information and also informs the armchair traveller about the history and exciting archaeological prospects of this ancient land with a rich culture. Ancient sites such as Babylon and Ur, the stunning architecture of the country's mosques, the natural beauty and wildlife of the Marshes and beautiful Iraqi handicrafts create a myriad of attractions to inspire even the most seasoned traveller. The authors, Geoff Hann, Karen Dabrowska and Tina Townsend-Greaves, bring their considerable knowledge and understanding of Iraq to provide all the practical and background information needed to explore this country and to get the most out of your trip. Advice on cultural awareness and religious sensitivity in the context of Iraqi history, along with where to get the latest information on which parts of the country you can still visit, make this an invaluable guide.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Colour Map
  4. List of Maps
  5. Photos - Iraq in colour
  6. Introduction
  7. At a Glance
  8. Part One General Information
  9. Chapter 1 Background Information
  10. Chapter 2 History
  11. Chapter 3 Archaeology
  12. Chapter 4 Practical Information
  13. Part Two Between The Two Rivers
  14. Chapter 5 Baghdad and Environs
  15. Chapter 6 East and West of Baghdad
  16. Chapter 7 Kirkuk and Mosul
  17. Chapter 8 The Road South
  18. Chapter 9 Return from Basra
  19. Part Three Iraqi Kurdistan
  20. Chapter 10 Practicalities in Kurdistan
  21. Chapter 11 Erbil and Environs
  22. Chapter 12 Dohuk and Environs
  23. Chapter 13 Suleimaniyah and Environs
  24. Appendix 1 Language
  25. Appendix 2 Further Information
  26. Appendix 3 Bibliography
  27. Index
  28. Authors
  29. Copyright
  30. Acknowledgements
  31. Back cover