Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania, 3 Vols by Paul E. Schellinger,Robert M. Salkin - 1997

Aryan Books International, 1997. First edition. Hardcover. New. 22 x 28 cm. Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Historic Places is a stimulative and perceptive survey of the most important cities and sites in Asia and Oceania. The book offers extended, histories of the pre-eminent sites, those that have been most notable in human history from ancient times to the present. Each entry contains an essay that provides an historical overview of the site as well as information about what the site offers to contemporary visitors, Entries Include: three separate preliminary sections—Location, Description. Site Office. This introduction is followed by a 3,000-4,000 word essay in two parts. Part One is a description of the ""condition"" of thisite, what may be seen there currently. Part Two, the main portion of the essay, is the history of the place, the events that happened there and their significance. Printed Pages: 1006. NA