Empires of the Indus
The Story of a River

So let man consider of what he is created: He is created of water pouring forth. ~ Qur'an This piece of text above from a religious scripture is but a reverberation of an undeniable fact that life began in water and that is sustained by water. Most creation myths and the science behind evolution also......more

This is a wonderful book, a triumphant mix of history and travel told in a very engaging way. Alice Albinia takes us upstream along the ancient river Indus, from the Arabian Sea in Pakistan to the river's source in Tibet, and back in time to prehistory. The rich historical evidence is explored in pe......more

Springing from deep in the earth in the mountains of Tibet, the river Indus, which gave the Indian subcontinent it's name, it's life, it's majority religion and it's primary culture would seem a vast subject for a first book by a young author. Rivaling one of my all-time favorite books, The Black Se......more

This one can be a bit patchy but when its good, its a really good travelogue combining the an audacious adventure with fascinating local history of the areas abutting the Indus. The chapter about the trip to the source of the Indus is great and I learned that the centre of Sikh culture is in current......more

I am showing signs of travelogue addiction, and this is the kind of book that creates it! It's not just the content of the book, which is marvelous and makes for a treasure trove of information, but the sheer tenacity and guts the author displays, that has made me a fan. Spanning four countries, thi......more