Burma: The Alternative Guide

by Nicholas Ganz, Nicholas Ganz, David H. Wilson (Translator)

What is the truth about life in Burma? Elena Jotow and Nicholas Ganz’s candid guide to this troubled but beautiful country offers a refreshing, often trenchant insight into its turbulent history and present struggles as well as its most impressive sights and the remarkable warmth of the Burmese people. For travelers, would-be travelers, and anyone curious to know more about this wonderful country and the vitality of the people’s resistance to the current regime, this book is required reading.

Unrivaled insight into this guarded, largely unexplored country
Over 250 photographs
Maps of the relevant divisions and states
History, the regions, ethnic peoples and key historic and cultural spots
Contents: Burma at a Glance • Past and Present • Rangoon Division • Irrawaddy Division • Arakan State • Mandalay Division and Mingun • Kachin State • Shan State and Maymyo • Karen State and Kyaiktiyo • The Hidden Reality • The Struggle for Freedom • Burma in Exile

Genres: Travel

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2009

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent photography. I found myself staring at the pictures for a long time, disecting the details and going back again and again. This was a very intreguing book. I loved reading about this really interesting country, its people, culture, and politics. So beautiful, I don't want to give it back to the lib!

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

B+ Really great info abt Burma. Not a travel book, but closer to that than an armchair travel guide. Good to help you plan where to go in Burma.

[Rome Doherty · Rating 2 out of 5]

Out of date, good pictures, too much and too facile political stuff.