Peter Furtado is the former editor of History Today. His publications include the Sunday Times bestselling Histories of Nations and Great Cities Through Travellers' Eyes, both published by Thames & Hudson.
'A perfect read both for those who like to travel and those who prefer to let others do the work for them' - All About History 'Entertaining ... a book that delves into the splendours and stories that exist beyond conventional guidebooks and websites' - Timeless Travels 'Conscientiously international, stretching across three millennia' - Times Literary Supplement