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Russia & Eastern Europe
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In Siberia by Colin Thubron
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- Only Thubron could bring such warmth and vitality to such desolate terrain. Travel writing at its intelligent, lyrical best.
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Among The Russians by Colin Thubron
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- Always a superb companion, Thubron here gives a marvellous account of his solitary early-1980s journey by car from the Baltics to Armenia via St Petersburg. In characteristically lyrical style he relays his experiences and muses on the complexities of Russian identity.
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The Lost Heart of Asia by Colin Thubron
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- Thubron is arguably our greatest living travel writer, and this is one of his best. In the wake of the breakup of the Soviet Union, he travels though Central Asia, revealing this fascinating region with trademark intelligence and insight.
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Shadow of the Silk Road by Colin Thubron
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- A scholarly, serious and old-school account of the 7,000 mile journey along the Silk Road from this master of travel literature. This wonderful book is more Paul Theroux or Eric Newby than Bill Bryson, and Colin Thubron impresses with his determination, courage and seemingly infinite knowledge.
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Visions of Ararat: Writings on Armenia by Christopher J. Walker
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- An interesting volume collecting various annotated excerpts from historians, anthropologists and travel writers past and present united by their fascination with Armenia.
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Ararat by Frank Westerman
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- A wonderful travelogue, part history and part philosophy, of the Dutch authors journey to the summit of Mount Ararat. Westerman explores the political and social history of this mountain which sits on the borders of Turkey, Iran and Armenia as well as his own loss of religious belief.
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Olga's Story by Stephanie Williams
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- A captivating portrayal of the author's grandmother, a young Siberian caught up in the violence of the Russian Revolution and exiled from her family. Told with great passion and skill, this is an extraordinary biography.
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The Ukrainians: Unexpected Nation by Andrew Wilson
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- A fantastic introduction to Ukrainian heritage and culture, marred only by its inability to cover more recent events.
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Ukraine: Birth of a Modern Nation by Serhy Yekelchyk
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- An engaging and provocative modern history, beginning with the ancient roots of the landscape and culminating in the explosive events of 2004's Orange Revolution. Excellent.
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1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow by Adam Zamoyski
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- Drawing on a vast pool of first-hand accounts, Zamoyski has produced something of a landmark text. A brilliant and compelling account of one of history's most remarkable operations.
