I am a huge Egypt trip enthusiast (it's one of my top 5 trips to do!) so, when I find books that shows a little more about egyptian culture, I tend to appreciate and enjoy so much the reading. And that's exactly what happened with this one. Well done to the author and editor for the project.

NetGalley, Heloiza Silva

A fascinating look at how people throughout history have all been intrigued by Egypt's history and myths. Egyptomania is as old as the pyramids themselves.

NetGalley, Spencer Wright

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Charlotte Booth’s Tourism in Egypt Through the Ages, A Historical guide, is an absolute joy to read. It is a guide, a history, a story of tourism, a narrative about those who have spent their time travelling in Egypt, and amongst these most engaging aspects, those who have used Egypt as the location for their fiction. Booth’s approach is not only accessible as the narrative moves along seamlessly, combining humour, perspicacity and attention to detail, but is clearly based on the most meticulous of wide-ranging research.

I particularly like Booth’s writing style. As is usual with this publisher, the writing is very accessible. However, Booth adds to this with a wonderful sense of humour and clear-eyed way at looking at important issues. She does not lecture, but we are made aware of all the complexities associated with travelling in areas that must be cared for, but which are a ‘must do’ for the tourist (or traveller). Speaking of whether one purports to be a tourist or a traveller, Booth is marvellous on this issue! By bringing her perceptiveness to complexities, while maintaining a friendly style Booth encourages thinking as well as reading. Stories unfold, information is gathered, history is learned – and sadly the book is finished.

There are notes for each chapter, an index and an extensive bibliography. Photos complete this book, which I found to be both the academic’s and traveller’s dream guide.

NetGalley, Robin Joyce

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I love travelling and learning about different cultures, countries, … this book is great if you want to learn about Egypt and their tourism. It was very interesting and the information was very informative, interesting and easy to read. I learned so much about this topic now! Can we also talk about the cover? It’s so pretty! My mother loves Egypt and I think that I will buy this book for her birthday. Highly recommended if you want to learn more about Egypt and their tourism.

NetGalley, Emilie P