“There is no magic like travelling alone, without friends or colleagues to condition one's opinions. It is the very loneliness that makes travel worthwhile: to be in isolation with historical forces, with only landscapes and books as guides.”
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Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus
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Robert D. Kaplan
Robert D. Kaplan is an American journalist and writer born on June 23, 1952. He is renowned for his work in the fields of international politics, geopolitics, and military strategy, known for his in-depth analysis and unique insights. more
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