«Todo lo que he oído sobre la belleza de Samarcanda es pura verdad, pero es aún más espléndida de lo que hubiera podido imaginar». Alejandro Magno. Las leyendas del pasado y el nombre mítico de Samarcanda han guiado a la mayoría de los visitantes a Uzbekistán. En espacios infinitos de estepa y desierto, en montañas con picos aún vírgenes o a orillas de un mar desaparecido, el viajero, invitado a compartir el té con un pastor de ovejas...

Lonely Planet West Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Senegalese music scene in Dakar, sun yourself in the coastal paradise of Freetown, or hike through lush highlands in Kpalime; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of West Africa and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet West Africa Travel Guide: Colour maps and images...

Primera capital de un reino que data del siglo IX, nos trasladará en un viaje a través del tiempo y la historia. Esta ciudad medieval situada en una llanura del Atlas Medio conserva en su seno diversas joyas ciudadosamente conservadas de la cultura bereber y árabe-andaluza. Laberinto de callejuelas estrechas, puestos con mil olores y colores, maravillas de la arquitectura hispano-morisca. Fez hechiza. Fez, una de las cuatro ciudades imperiales...

The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition.

Zimbabwe @ 40 is a celebration of the country's four decades of independence and statehood. Forty years is a relatively short period in a nation's life, but it is a formative period: what lessons can be learnt from the successes and failures, challenges and opportunities of the last 40 years? What should be avoided in the next 40? Lloyd Sachikonye and David Kaulemu have assembled a distinguished team of scholars to address these questions, and the...

Viajar a Benín es descubrir los hermosos paisajes de lagunas de la costa, deslizarse sobre las aguas mezcladas del río y el mar, rodeadas de una vegetación exuberante, y pasear por los pueblos de los alrededores, que protegen innumerables ídolos. Es aquí, en el sur, donde podemos acercarnos al vudú, este misterioso culto tan poderoso que ha sido capaz de atravesar el Atlántico. En Abomey, antigua ciudad real, hay que visitar los palacios descalzos...

There is much to learn about ancient societies. In this collection of books, you will learn about the ancient Africans. How did they live? What were their greatest legacies? If you visit Africa today, can you still see traces of ancient culture, arts and traditions? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this book. Happy reading!

Time Out Marrakech gives you the ground rules for wandering this chaotic, charismatic city at will, as well as taking you direct to all the addresses you shouldn't miss, from current hip hangouts to the riad hotels of choice. Plus an insight into its unique art and architecture, the souks (markets), Jemaa El Fna, the Moroccan menu and glorious trips out of town to the desert or the mountains.

Teaching Africa introduces innovative strategies for teaching about Africa. The contributors address misperceptions about Africa and Africans, incorporate the latest technologies of teaching and learning, and give practical advice for creating successful lesson plans, classroom activities, and study abroad programs. Teachers in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences will find helpful hints and tips on how to bridge the knowledge gap and motivate...

Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Plunge headfirst into the mapcap mayhem of Djemaa el-Fna, reflect on the beauty of Ali ben Youssef Medersa, spend the night in an atmospheric riad; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Marrakesh and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Marrakesh: Full-color...