The Carpet Wars

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By Christopher Kremmer

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The Carpet Wars by Christopher Kremmer takes readers on a journey through war-torn regions of Central and South Asia, exploring the ancient and intricate world of carpet making. The author intertwines his personal encounters and observations with the broader socio-political upheavals in countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan, offering a unique perspective on how these conflicts impact local cultures and traditions. Kremmer's narrative weaves together travelogue, history, and cultural insight in this exploration of a vibrant craft amidst turbulent times.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate blend of travel, history, and politics in Central Asia and the Middle East. The author offers an immersive exploration into the world of fine carpets, set against the backdrop of regional conflicts and cultural intricacies. This adventure provides deep insights into the art and craftsmanship that thrive amid turbulence, offering both informative and captivating narratives.

The Carpet Wars

This tells of foreign correspondent Christopher Kremmer's, fascinating and timely account of over a decade spent living, travelling, and reporting from Asia, and the Middle East. During this time he formed an obsession with carpets and the 'perfect rug' - an obsession that saw him trace the threads of carpet making throughout the East.

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The Carpet Wars is foreign correspondent Christopher Kremmer's riveting and timely account of a decade spent living, travelling, and reporting from Asia and the Middle East.

During his time reporting from Asia and the Middle East, he formed an obsession with carpets and the 'perfect rug'—an obsession that saw him trace the threads of the carpet-making trade through the Islamic nations of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.

Along the way, he made lifelong friendships, but he also discovered societies ripped apart by war, religion, and fratricide, and ruled over by warlords like 'the Lion of Panjsher' Ahmed Shah Massoud—and terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden.

The Carpet Wars tells the story of Kremmer's amazing journey and his fascinating but fraught experiences in one of the most ancient, misunderstood, and least-touristed parts of the world.

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The Carpet Wars by Christopher Kremmer is praised for its rich and engaging narrative that blends travel, history, and personal encounters in the war-torn regions of Central and South Asia. Reviewers appreciate Kremmer's insightful and compassionate exploration of the region's cultural tapestry, anchored by his experiences in Afghanistan, Kashmir, and neighbouring areas. The book's vivid storytelling and deep observations on the socio-political climate receive high commendation, garnering a strong positive reception overall.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732271220

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 466g

Pages: 498

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Christopher Kremmer New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Christopher Kremmer is one of Australia's most respected and popular writers of narrative non-fiction, whose work has been compared favourably with that of V.S Naipaul and William Dalrymple. Educated at the University of Canberra , he spent a decade in Asia working as a foreign correspondent, producing a series of award-winning bestsellers, including The Carpet Wars, Bamboo Palace and his latest book, Inhaling the Mahatma, a personal history of India. Born in Sydney he divides his time between homes in India and Australia's Southern Highlands."

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