- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; illustrated edition edition (28 Feb 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0864423500
- ISBN-13: 978-0864423504
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #15 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Middle East > Lebanon
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Providing practical advice for independent travellers, this guide covers the well-known historical sites, as well as others off the tourist trail. It features full details on getting around, suggestions on places to stay and eat (for all budgets) and tips on how to travel safely.
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Although the modern state of Lebanon has only existed since 1946, its territory boasts a history as long as it is eventful and com . Read the first page
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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another cobbled together guide,
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This review is from: Lonely Planet : Lebanon (Paperback)
Very third rate, I'm afraid, to the point of being tenth rate. These Lonely Planet guides may be all right for backpackers in a hurry and without much thirst for a sense of place, but I must say that after three days I just threw mine away. Stick to the Cadogan Syria and Lebanon or the Footprints Syria, Jordan, Lebanon if you want something worthwhile for your money, your time and your self-respect.
0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Offers detailed and up-to-date practical information,
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This review is from: Lonely Planet : Lebanon (Paperback)
For thousands of years Lebanon has occupied a position in history that is entirely out of proportion to its size. Nearly every Westerner has read or heard about this tiny country, yet its past and present, its inhabitants, and the land itself hold countless secrets. Ann Jousiffe's "Lebanon" will help you explore this legendary corner of the eastern Mediterranean, discover many of its unique treasures, and savour its seemingly infinite variety. Her book provides historical, cultural, and political commentary, advice on food and accommodations, extensive background on archaeological sites, a useful language section, and a glossary. It also includes maps and colour photographs. A perfect companion to Jousiffe's book is "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen: A Culinary Journey through Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan," by Lebanese-born Sonia Uvezian. An astounding achievement of culinary, historical, and cultural research, this masterly volume is a godsend for anyone who plans to visit Lebanon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make this one your textbook...,
By Hesham Raslan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lebanon (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Paperback)
Having travelled a lot using the LP guides with no problems I can only recommend them... but even if your not planning a trip to Lebanon- this book is amazing as a reference to the region; making order out of the chaos of Lebanon's recent history in an unbiased and moderate historiography- unswayed by religous or cultural persuasion and remaining sensitive to Lebanon's unique history of generally fruitful co-existance and co-operation between some 15 different religous/cultural groups who inhabit and interpret such a dramatic and tiny country, especially in a region characterised by the sometimes not-so-happy collision between east and west. This is an extremely valuable guide for travellers, people with an interest in the Mediteranean and the Near East, or for that matter, any one of the 13 million Lebanese descendants living outside of that tiny piece of heaven. The section on Mount Lebanon was particularly good, though the author could have covered more of the awesome hiking trails and forest overlooking Beirut to be found in the Metn valleys (midway between Jenkins & Jousiffes Mt Lebanon & Chouf)... but no body's perfect!! :) This book is excellent and very well written- the authors deserve great credit.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Offers detailed and up-to-date practical information,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lonely Planet : Lebanon (Paperback)
For thousands of years Lebanon has occupied a position in history that is entirely out of proportion to its size. Nearly every Westerner has read or heard about this tiny country, yet its past and present, its inhabitants, and the land itself hold countless secrets. Ann Jousiffe's "Lebanon" will help you explore this legendary corner of the eastern Mediterranean, discover many of its unique treasures, and savor its seemingly infinite variety. Her book provides historical, cultural, and political commentary, advice on food and accommodations, extensive background on archaeological sites, a useful language section, and a glossary. It also includes maps and color photographs.A perfect companion to Jousiffe's book is "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen: A Culinary Journey through Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan," by Lebanese-born Sonia Uvezian. An astounding achievement of culinary, historical, and cultural research, this masterly volume is a godsend for anyone who plans to visit Lebanon. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect reference!,
By L. Mureebe "geek" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lebanon (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Paperback)
I returned to Lebanon after many years away. This book had everything! My family (who have never left Lebanon) were also amazed by the detail and accuracy of the book (even the cost of a Taxi from Homs to Beirut to within 50 cents US). Insightful and straightforward. Arranged very well. There is very good detail, even on places that the Ministry of Tourism is scant on. Highly recommended!
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