China to Chinatown examines one of the most notable examples of the globalization of food. J.A.G. Roberts recounts how the West’s attitudes to Chinese food have changed from the time of Marco Polo to now. Early travelers in China too often avoided the local food and chronicled the "disgusting" diet of dogs, cats, and snakes. Others, for example Jesuit mission-aries, were more enthusiastic about Chinese food. In the 20th-century with the spread of Chinatowns in the West, Chinese restaurants, food, and recipe books gradually took off, and in the last 20 years there has been an explosion in their popularity.
Contains fun, interesting, and surprising choices of places to see and things to do when visiting Turkey's largest city Suggests popular sights around Sultanahmet, such as the splendor of Topkapi Palace, the mystery of Basilica Cistern, the excitement of the Grand Bazaar, the modernity of Beyoglu, the culture of Taksim, the serenity of the Blue Mosque, the beauty of the Hagia Sophia, and the peacefulness of Sahaflar Carsisi Details spectacular walking tours, vibrant bazaars, unique shopping locations, tremendous dining, lively nightlife, serene mosques, and more
These information-packed full-color guides help families plan trips to niche and popular destinations. • Written by local experts • Exact prices, color photos, and maps • Insider tips for family-friendly travel
This book fills the gap, providing a clear, comprehensive introduction to the Caucasus, which is suitable for all readers. It covers the geography; the historical development of the region; economics; politics and government; population; religion and society; culture and traditions; alongside its conflicts and international relations.
Distinguished by its dramatic landscape, the Southwest is a land of twisting canyons, cactus- studded desert, and rugged mountains. For more than 15,000 years, the region was inhabited by Native Americans, but by the 20th century Anglo-American traditions had mingled with those of the Hispanic and Native populations to create the Southwest’s multicultural heritage.
Covers: the Grand Canyon, Northern Arizona, Phoenix, Southern Arizona, Las Vegas, Southern Utah, the Four Corners, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Southern New Mexico.
