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Middle East

• Turkey
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• Lebanon
• Jordan
• Israel
• Palestine
• Iraq
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• Gulf
• Yemen

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  Monuments of Syria by Ross Burns

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  Marvellous, serious guide to the monuments - in short indispensible. History, description, plans, all you need in a necessarily large format. Highly recommended.

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  Damascus by Carole Corm

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  An excellent, thoughtful guidebook to the city written by a resident journalist. Corm has also engaged locals, from architects to film-makers, to recommend their favourite spots in the city.

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  Places in Syria by Francis Russell

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  A superior cultural and historical guide to Turkey. Chapters dedicated to important cities and sites of interest are concise to fit in this pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated book. This guide lists no hotels, restaurants, etc.

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  Syria Handbook by Jessica Lee

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  This slim hardback contains in-depth information about history, culture and politics, with plenty of ideas for planning itineraries, both on and off the beaten track. Footprint guides are designed for the independent traveller, well-researched and well-written.

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  Syria and Lebanon by Lonely Planet

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  Standard recently-updated Lonely Planet that covers the Lebanon as well as Syria, but for the latter the Bradt Guide is much better.

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  Lebanon by Footprint

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  A hardback guide designed for the independent traveller, thoroughly researched and filled with detailed information.

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  A Hedonist's Guide to Beirut

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  A slick, smart guide to the city which offers great recommendations for chic hotels, cool bars and trendy restaurants. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

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  Beirut by Footprint Focus

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  A new guide to this increasingly popular destination. Each section of the city is covered in detail with recommended sights, hotels, restaurants, including advice for exploring Mount Lebanon.

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  Lebanon by Globetrotter

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  Arranged into must-see highlights, with each chapter concluding with 'At-a-glance' practical details. There are colour photographs throughout. The guide covers Beirut and the outlying areas of the country, and is boosted considerably by the excellent pull-out map.

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  Lebanon by Bradt Guide

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  This is the first of the superlative Bradt guides to cover Lebanon. It contains good practical advice on travelling in the country, and has the trademark concentration on serious historical, architectural and social descriptions of Beirut and its environs.

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  Jordan by Bradt

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  The thorough, informative guide to the country. Abundant practical information and plenty of photographs accompany a detailed historical background.

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  Jordan by Cicerone

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  A useful and reliable guide to the walks, treks, caves, climbs and canyons of Jordan. Focuses particularly on Pella, Ajlun, Moab, Dana, Petra and Rum.

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  Places in Jordan by Francis Russell

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  A pocket-sized Grand Tour of Jordan, Francis Russell's guide book takes in 52 locations with the discerning eye of an art historian.

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  Jordan by Footprint

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  A practical, in-depth guide to the country. Each geographic region is covered in detail with recommended sights, hotels, restaurants, and travel advice. Historical and archaeological descriptions are provided.

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  Jordan by Insight

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  A photographic guide with strong cultural and historical information. More useful for the sightseer than the backpacker looking for practical information and listings.

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  Jordan by Rough Guide

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  A practical yet well-written guide with a decent section on the culture and the history of Jordan including a section on women, modern art and writing. Everything that a traveller on a budget looking for an independent experience is going to need.

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  Israel by Frommer's

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  An American equivalent to the Rough Guide, it is a no frills, well-researched guide for the independent traveller on a budget.

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  Israel

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  Although Insight guides are often associated with photographs over facts, this guide to Israel has a detailed and informative introduction to the country's history and it's contemporary culture. The travel information is designed to help select an itinerary and there are maps to help with the planning.

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  Israel by Bradt

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  A reliable practical guide for the mid-range traveller with excellent cultural and historical information.

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  Jerusalem

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  Lifted directly from the pages of the Footprint guide to Israel, this is an excellent option for a city visit. Pocket-sized, informative and up-to-date.

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  Jerusalem by Rough Guide

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  A detailed, knowledgeable guide for the budget traveller. Includes reliable listings and practical information, alongside good cultural and historical detail.

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  Israel with the Palestinian Territories

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  Comprehensive coverage of Israel's attractions from diving in the Red Sea to skiing on Mount Hebron, this Footprint guide is an excellent companion for an independent traveller.

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  Tel Aviv by Wallpaper

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  A neatly produced, pocket-sized guide from Wallpaper magazine with recommendations for the chicest hotels, the coolest shops, the trendiest restaurants and an architour of the city's best buildings.

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  Palestine by Bradt

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  As to be expected this Bradt guide is thorough, well-presented, with plenty of local information from an author based in the region. The best of the slim number of Palestinian guides available.

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  Iran by Bradt

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  By far the best guide to Iran with a good combination of practical information, selective recommendations and detailed historical and cultural background.