Stephen A. Kuby
'Impressive and original !In the course of her journey, Albinia encounters all kinds of danger, and at times her courage tips her into foolhardiness ! This however, is the behaviour we expect of the best kind of travel writer.' -- Peter Parker, Daily Telegraph 20080517 ' Empires of the Indus is a magnificent book, a triumphant melding of travel and history into a compelling story of adventure and discovery ! an inspiring book, and readers with even a fraction of Albinia's wanderlust will want to set off on their own explorations.' -- Paddy Docherty, Financial Times 20080607 'In an engaging blend of travel writing and history, journalist Albinia charts the course of the longest river in the Indian subcontinent.' -- Financial Times 20080606 'Its originality, enthusiasm and understanding add up to a memorable, illuminating read.' -- Scotsman 20080607 'Imaginatively structured' -- Scotland on Sunday 20080518 'As the first book of a young writer, it's an impressive achievement' -- New Statesman 20080518 'The truly great achievement of this book is to reveal, unflinchingly and with panache, the rich and varied heritage of the Indus in all its appalling spleandour' -- Guardian 20080518 'Alice Albinia is well placed to unpick the country's complex history in this impressive debut' -- Independent 20080518