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Places In Syria – A Pocket Grand Tour

This pocket-sized guide to Syria from Frances Lincoln aims to give you a grand tour of the country in one nifty little tome with the help of the highly readable Francis Russell. The guide describes fifty-seven places in Syria, a country rich in ancient history and more.Following an itinerary that allows the independent sightseer to see as many major monuments in their proper contexts as is practical in a limited time, Russell travels from the walled city of Damascus with its mosques and museums to Krak des Chevaliers, the ne plus ultra of the medieval castle. On the way he visits cities, towns and desert villages, including Palmyra, one of the great classical sites of the Near East; the great monastery of St Simeon, at the heart of the series of `dead cities` of Byzantine times; Hama and its famous nourias, the great wooden wheels used to raise water from the river; and many other wonders besides.Russell`s easy and elegant ability to share with the reader his knowledge of Syria`s history, geography and culture makes the book a great alternative to any bigger brand pocket guides on our shelves.

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