Beyond Ararat

Beyond Ararat is a journey to the cradle of civilization, where the Tigris and the Euphrates rise. Along the corridor of ancient invasion fought over by Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Turks, Arabs, Mongols, Kurds and Armenians, Bettina Selby follows by bicycle, travelling among today's survivors living uneasily together under Turkish rule. Travelling alone and by bicycle offers unique relatoionships with both land and people. Bettina Selby interweaves her account with insights into the problems of an area re-establishing its position as the bridge between East and West. She brings alive the rich historical background so vital for understanding this troubled part of the world