From Kapuściński’s vast list of writings that I’ve read, this one ranks as one of my favorites. At times it reads more like a travelogue than historical work – but he’s a journalist so he does it well. The only thing that I never quite get over is his lack of citations and bibliography. I know he talked and traveled a lot, so much of his writing comes from just knowing things but he had to have done some research. All in all – good read.