--- product_id: 61147674 title: "The Road Past Mandalay" price: "£23.64" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/61147674-the-road-past-mandalay store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Set in Myanmar 400+ pages Travel-inspired narrative The Road Past Mandalay **Price:** £23.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Discover the road less traveled! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Road Past Mandalay - **How much does it cost?** £23.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/61147674-the-road-past-mandalay) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Insights:** Gain a deeper understanding of Myanmar's heritage and traditions. - • **Vivid Descriptions:** Experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay like never before. - • **Engaging Storytelling:** Immerse yourself in a narrative that captivates and inspires. - • **Perfect for Travelers:** A must-read for those with wanderlust and a love for adventure. - • **A Journey Through Myanmar:** Explore the rich tapestry of culture and history. ## Overview The Road Past Mandalay is a captivating travel narrative that spans over 400 pages, immersing readers in the rich culture and history of Myanmar. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, this book is perfect for anyone looking to explore the beauty and complexity of this enchanting destination. ## Description The Road Past Mandalay [John Masters] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Road Past Mandalay Review: What you do NOT know WILL hurt You !! - This book appealed to me as a fascinating piece of history, & great , true life adventure tale. Speaking as a former student & teacher, I found American schools turn students OFF to history. In contrast, I have found John Masters turns people ON. I first became acquainted with John Masters via his three historical novels, set in India during British rule. Enthralled with the first one to come my way --- [ "The Deceivers" - based on the the very real problem the British had rooting out the "Thugs". Yeah, folks, Indiana Jones & "The Temple of Doom" was based upon "Gunga Din" --- & both were based upon these very real cultic robbers & assassins. ---SCARED ME SILLY !!! ] --- I found it difficult to find the other two novels. [Thanks to desertcart & perseverance, I finally did. ] Then came the author's partial autobiography -- "Bugles & a Tiger" -- describing his life as a young British officer in India, choosing to lead Gurkha infantry. It was only recently that I came upon the continuation of his story --- namely his service in the Middle East & Burma during WW!! It was having read these four books that caused me to snatch up this final one, as soon as I came across it on desertcart. It came to me from the UK. I find it is not as well written as his other books. [ Which I rate EXCELLENT!] Yet, it intrigues me, filling in a piece of the great void of history left by our grossly inadequate educational system. Our current involvement in places such as Iraq, Iran, & Afghanistan are very much repetitions of the British experiences -- i.e.: history repeating itself. Masters' writings really bring home the fact that what is happening now is grounded upon what has gone before. Or, as King Solomon put it, "There is nothing new under the sun." I highly recommend not just this one book, but all five by this author. They are NOT exclusively for history bluffs --- NOT just for folks who are trying to figure out what is happening in our world today. They are great, gut gripping, classic tales based upon a reality most Americans know little or nothing about. Lastly, Thank You desertcart ! Were it not for you, I would never have found these books. Review: One of my top 5 favorite books ever... - My wife and I planned a southeast Asia trip for this fall and I couldn't see passing on the opportunity to see Mandalay, and thankfully she's on board with that, because I have been linked sentimentally with the city since I first read this book more than 30 years ago. Masters is maybe my best friend that I never met... I feel like I've known him all my life after reading this and "Bugles", the prequel to this book. Someone else called this "one of the finest memoirs ever written". I was taken aback by that at first (it really is a bold statement), but after re-reading this I just can't argue with it. It is an amazing experience- a movie playing out in words on paper. If you are reading this then you or someone you like must be interested, so I urge you to just buy it. Get an older copy with a very good or better dustjacket because it will occupy a prominent spot on your bookshelf after you read it. Cheers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #591,479 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (303) | | Dimensions | 6.69 x 0.94 x 7.91 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0304361577 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0304361571 | | Item Weight | 9.9 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2002 | | Publisher | Phoenix | ## Images ![The Road Past Mandalay - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JnYaOwqaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What you do NOT know WILL hurt You !! *by B***R on August 28, 2013* This book appealed to me as a fascinating piece of history, & great , true life adventure tale. Speaking as a former student & teacher, I found American schools turn students OFF to history. In contrast, I have found John Masters turns people ON. I first became acquainted with John Masters via his three historical novels, set in India during British rule. Enthralled with the first one to come my way --- [ "The Deceivers" - based on the the very real problem the British had rooting out the "Thugs". Yeah, folks, Indiana Jones & "The Temple of Doom" was based upon "Gunga Din" --- & both were based upon these very real cultic robbers & assassins. ---SCARED ME SILLY !!! ] --- I found it difficult to find the other two novels. [Thanks to Amazon & perseverance, I finally did. ] Then came the author's partial autobiography -- "Bugles & a Tiger" -- describing his life as a young British officer in India, choosing to lead Gurkha infantry. It was only recently that I came upon the continuation of his story --- namely his service in the Middle East & Burma during WW!! It was having read these four books that caused me to snatch up this final one, as soon as I came across it on Amazon. It came to me from the UK. I find it is not as well written as his other books. [ Which I rate EXCELLENT!] Yet, it intrigues me, filling in a piece of the great void of history left by our grossly inadequate educational system. Our current involvement in places such as Iraq, Iran, & Afghanistan are very much repetitions of the British experiences -- i.e.: history repeating itself. Masters' writings really bring home the fact that what is happening now is grounded upon what has gone before. Or, as King Solomon put it, "There is nothing new under the sun." I highly recommend not just this one book, but all five by this author. They are NOT exclusively for history bluffs --- NOT just for folks who are trying to figure out what is happening in our world today. They are great, gut gripping, classic tales based upon a reality most Americans know little or nothing about. Lastly, Thank You Amazon ! Were it not for you, I would never have found these books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my top 5 favorite books ever... *by J***. on July 9, 2015* My wife and I planned a southeast Asia trip for this fall and I couldn't see passing on the opportunity to see Mandalay, and thankfully she's on board with that, because I have been linked sentimentally with the city since I first read this book more than 30 years ago. Masters is maybe my best friend that I never met... I feel like I've known him all my life after reading this and "Bugles", the prequel to this book. Someone else called this "one of the finest memoirs ever written". I was taken aback by that at first (it really is a bold statement), but after re-reading this I just can't argue with it. It is an amazing experience- a movie playing out in words on paper. If you are reading this then you or someone you like must be interested, so I urge you to just buy it. Get an older copy with a very good or better dustjacket because it will occupy a prominent spot on your bookshelf after you read it. Cheers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book *by N***D on June 11, 2014* Ordered this after reading Masters' first memoir, "Bugles and a Tiger". Both are wonderful, beautifully written accounts of a very strange time in history. This volume addresses some of the horrors of combat in Burma in WWII. Those parts are very grim and sad, reminiscent E. B. Sledge's account of combat on Okinawa in "With the Old Breed" but seen from farther up the chain of command. This is one of the great WWII memoirs. Both are indispensable. I might give them 4.5 stars due to an occasional effusion of schmaltz, but if it's got to be an integer, I'll round up. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/61147674-the-road-past-mandalay](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/61147674-the-road-past-mandalay) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*