Originally conceived as a companion to a joint exhibition in Philadelphia and Ulaaanbaatar, this slim primer, richly illustrated with 120 color photographs, highlights the people, politics and heritage of modern Mongolia. With both American and Mongolian contributors, it covers the sweep and excitement of 20th-century Mongolian history, the country's nomadic heritage and legacy of Genghis Khan.  (MGL37, $22.95)

Mongolia
Best of 2002
Best of 2002