Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide (Second Edition)  (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
"If travel books came with warnings, [this one] would read 'Caution, may inspire actual voyage.'" - Time "...It might seem madness to publish a guide of nearly 800 pages to a country that is still on the Foreign Office 'blacklist', but this one, strong on history and sumptuously produced, can be enjoyed even by adventurers who never leave their armchair..." - Daily Telegraph (UK) "...I used the Afghan guide across the country and thought it was fabulous. Odyssey has invented a wonderful new format for guidebooks that deserves to change the genre forever..." - William Dalrymple "Thorough and beautifully illustrated, this book is a comprehensive - and fun - window into Afghan history, culture, and traditions. A must-have for travel readers and a gripping read for anyone with even a passing interest in Afghanistan." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"