Enchanted Frontiers: Sikkim, Bhutan and India’s North-Eastern Borderlands by Nari Rustomji presents the author’s personal experiences and observations of the Eastern Himalayan region, focusing on Sikkim, Bhutan, and India’s northeastern borderlands. Through a blend of historical and ethnographic narrative, Rustomji explores the lives of local communities, their cultures, traditions, and t…
They Came to Japan is a translated anthology compiling over thirty European reports, letters, and missionary accounts written between 1543 and 1640. Edited by Michael Cooper, the volume offers a vivid portrait of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Japan through the eyes of Europeans — merchants, Jesuit missionaries, and other travelers. The contributors include those who lived in Japan for ex…
Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, Afghanistan was in turmoil following the US invasion. Travelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route once taken by the Mughal emperor Babur the Great, Rory Stewart was nearly defeated by the extreme, hostile conditions. Only with the help of an unexpected companion, and the generosity of the…
Let’s Travel in Congo is an illustrated introductory guide to the geography, culture, history, and daily life of the Congo region. Designed for educational purposes, the book provides accessible explanations about the land, people, traditions, wildlife, and economy of Congo. Rich with photographs and visual materials, it aims to help young readers and general audiences develop a basic underst…
The River Congo by Peter Forbath is a historical and narrative account of one of Africa’s greatest waterways, the Congo River. Blending history, geography, and political narrative, the book chronicles the river’s role in shaping Central Africa—from early exploration and colonial intrusion to modern geopolitical struggles. Forbath draws on extensive research and previously published materi…
This book is an official publication of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of External Relations). It provides an overview of Brazil. Its contents include information on national history, political life, economic conditions, geography, culture, and Brazil's role in international relations. As a representative government document, this book aims to introduce Brazil's profile to …
This book presents an in-depth narrative exploration of Tunisia as a modern North African nation that has achieved relative political stability, social cohesion, and economic progress. Written by Georgie Anne Geyer, the work combines travel writing with political and social analysis, offering insights into Tunisia’s governance, cultural identity, development strategies, and everyday life. Thr…
The Wall we see today is but one tenth of the total length of the walls ever constructed over succeeding dynasties of China. The best preserved sections refer to the wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west. Approximately 5,130 km (3,188 miles) in length, the Ming Wall was built under the most difficult conditions, across some of the…
China is characterized by multiple climates and complex topographies. It is home to numerous famous mountain and large rivers. Some of the natural beauty of the Chinese landscape is among the most spectacular on earth. According to Chinas different characteristics in terms of topography and culture, this album divides the whole China into four main areas the northern area, the southern area, th…
The Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations: Africa (Volume 2, 1976 Edition) is the second part of an international reference encyclopedia containing comprehensive information about the countries of the African continent. Each country is presented with data on geography, government, economy, population, history, and social conditions. The book includes a bibliography and index to facilitate infor…