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The first volume in this captivating collection of the prime minister’s speeches brings to life the heady days after V-Day—and a nation newly at peace.   Legendary politician and military strategist Winston S. Churchill was a master not only of the battlefield, but of the page and the podium....

The different theoretical notions and practices of the relations between the state and religious communities in early modern Europe constitute one of the most interesting problems in historiography. Moving away from a simple «toleration» versus «non-toleration» dichotomy, the author sets out to...

Michael Brein’s Vienna Travel Guide helps you get to the city's top 50 points of interest easily and cheaply using Vienna’s excellent U- and S-Bahn subway/suburban rail system. From the giant ferris wheel to the Schonbrunn Palace, with this ultra simple guide you have all you need to discover...

In Granada, the Nazrids sought to create a paradise on earth and in the opulent splendor and beauty of the Alhambra, the wistful memory of that lost empire endures. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984, the Alhambra draws two million visitors a year, making it one of Spain's most popular...

In 1907 J. M. Synge achieved both notoriety and lasting fame with The Playboy of the Western World. The Aran Islands, published in the same year, records his visits to the islands in 1898-1901, when he was gathering the folklore and anecdotes out of which he forged The Playboy and his other major...

Patricia Harris began visiting Spain shortly after the death of dictator Francisco Franco and has witnessed the country's renaissance in art, culture, and cuisine as it rejoined Europe. Drawing on three decades of intimate acquaintance with the country, she leads readers along twisting mountain roads,...

In a small-format paperback, Shortcut Guides supply the single most essential facts about a popular destination, all at a remarkably-low price, and yet for a heavily-illustrated book with maps. And because they are written by top experts who know what the tourist needs, they can serve either as your...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues,...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. "Auld Reekie" (Edinburgh) manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by the imposing castle, the symbol of the city, Edinburgh combines medieval...

Written by locals, Fodor's Paris annual travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets to help you make the most out of your visit to Paris. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s...

A strong case can be made that Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor. It has to be seen and experienced, and with the euro dipping in value,...

It was Thomas Jefferson who reputedly said that "every man has two countries, his own and France". The five authors of our Easy Guide to that country (each dealing with the area of their specialty) obviously share Mr. Jefferson's viewpoint, so heartfelt and positive is their reaction to the major highlights...

Provence’s natural beauty endures as resiliently as its Post-Impressionistic artwork now featured in faraway galleries. Fields of purple lavender and vivid sunflowers have been splashed across many a canvas in an attempt to capture the region's natural beauty. Paul Cezanne was born in Provence and...

You love Greece? How about the Greek workmen?Fancy living in the sun? Read Corfu Sunset first.Just retired John Waller and his Danish wife decide to renovate their near-derelict holiday home. They gain control from their neighbour who has pumped sewage on their land. In a frenetic summer they build...