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The Carpet Wars
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See moreThis 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.
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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
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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