Ruins, temples and monuments of the Orient. "This unusual book is neither an archaeological text nor a chatty travel diary. It is, on the other hand, an attempt to provide clear and accurate descriptions of some of the world's great monuments, to assess their significance for the reader and the traveler, and to make a few philosophical observations about them and the people who built them." - dj. A couple of small tears along the outside of the dust jacket, and the front flap is clipped inside at the top. Many black and white photographs throughout. Stated first printing.