Egypt (Paperback)

The Nile valley, green and fertile amid the dazzling sands of the Sahara, is a bewitching backcloth for the spice markets of Aswan, the pharaohs' temples at Luxor, the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. Cairo encompasses past and present in great museums and mosques. And the Red Sea and Sinai offer splendid beach resorts for cool relaxation. In a pocketful of spirited text and colour, this guide illuminates the country's history, culture and mystique.