Jordan (Country Guide)
Selected Book Details
- Paperback
- Edition: 7
- Author: Jenny Walker
- Publisher: Lonely Planet
- Release Date: May 2009
- ISBN-10: 1741047382
- ISBN-13: 9781741047387
- List Price: $22.99
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Summaries and Customer Reviews provided by Amazon
SummaryNobody knows Jordan like Lonely Planet. Our 7th edition will help you discover the magic of this ancient land - whether it be basking in the sun-drenched glory of Petra, exploring the desert citadels, getting off the beaten track on a camel safari or simply sipping a bittersweet cardamom-flavored coffee. |
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Quick-fix job with predictably dismal results
Rating:
I have visited Jordan at least 20 times in the past few years, and I use the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide in parallel. Sadly, the 2009 Lonely Planet edition represents another low point on LP's downward quality spiral. I say this with sadness, as a longtime LP user whose bookshelf is full of dog-eared LP classics. The Jordan guide is just modestly updated from the 2006 edition. There are hard-to-justify omissions (Qasr Bshir), laughably outdated facts (such as the Amman municipal bus fares or the access route to Qasr al-Mushatta) und tons of information that is just plain wrong. The book reads like a sloppy, unenthusiastic desk update. From the content it is abundantly clear that the authors have not even bothered to read the country information in the discussion forum on LP's own website...! The only improvement is a two-page snapshot of scenic routes down to (or up from) the Dead Sea. I am forced to conclude with a single piece of advice: Buy the Rough Guide instead!
One of the great lands of the Arab and Muslim World
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Jordan is full great religious and Arab history, and most people are Arab being either ( Jordanian, Palestinian, or Iraqi) numbering 97%, then there are Circassians and Armenians.
And most Jordanians are Sunni Muslims while there is a small but very influential Christian community being mainly Greek Orthodox.
Lonely Planet - Jordan Review
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This guide book was great for our recent visit to Petra and Wadi Rum. Highly recommend
A great tourist guide book
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As with other Lonely Planet country guidebooks, this book is detailed, well written and up-to-date. It has a couple of pages of pictures from around Jordan. Lonely Planet sets the standard for country guide books. My only reservation is that Lonely Planet has the nerve to charge $22.99 for a 304 page book!
Must Have Book....
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If you're planning on touring Jordan independently, then this is the book for you. It also is very helpful in identifying activities and tours of interest (especially activities off the beaten trail), and it guides you to reputable local tour companies.
My Jordan tour is not until December, 2008. However, I feel very confident that I have chosen the best hotels and activities within my budget.
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