Europe category: 12800 books

I had graduated college and wanted to spread my wings and venture out into the world. I had been attending college for four years and needed a refreshing break. I had made a lot of money that I had saved away from being a Dominatrix and decided that it was now time to enjoy it.    A friend...

This first major work of the famous author is a travelogue of his journeys to Europe. It is a form, which, as every reader knows, has been recommended by the high example and success of Mr. Irving; and, in recording only such circumstances as suit his fancy, an accomplished traveller is certainly...

Ukraine's Quest for Identity: Embracing Cultural Hybridity in Literary Imagination, 1991–2011 is the first study that looks at the literary process in post-independence Ukraine comprehensively and attempts to draw the connection between literary production and identity construction. In its quest...

"His keen understanding of history and legend...illuminate[s] his visits." -Publishers Weekly "A vivid picture of the island." -Associated Press "It is hard to think of anywhere on earth where so many firsts and mosts are crammed into a space so small,"...

Larissa Boehning (Berlin), David Constantine (Manchester), Arnon Grunberg (Amsterdam), Emil Hakl (Prague), Amanda Michalopoulou (Athens), Empar Moliner (Barcelona), Aldo Nove (Milan), Jacques Réda (Paris), Dalibor Šimpraga (Zagreb), Ágúst Borgþór Sverrisson (Reykjavik).  Decapolis is...

Francisco de Miranda was known for his travel texts regarding Western Europe and Russia, and this piece added to his work in the genre by tracing his journey to Cuba and the United States. He speaks of 18th century American society with a unique perspective, looking at the journey in reverse from the viewpoint of the Native Americans.

Tired of boring textbooks and apps that don't make sense? Step into the shoes of Dino, explore 4 cities in 4 different countries and learn German—the way it's actually spoken—along the way! This collector's edition comprises episodes 5-8 of the Dino lernt Deutsch German learning series...

In the early part of 1863, while I was resident in London, – the first of the War Correspondents to go abroad, – I wrote, at the request of Mr. George Smith, publisher of the Cornhill Magazine, a series of chapters upon the Rebellion, thus introduced: – Few wars have been so well chronicled, as...

It is one of the world’s most iconic cities, the center of romance, cuisine, and high culture, a place we are all implored to visit in spring and then forever hold in our hearts: Paris. But behind these familiar notions lies a bustling and deeply complex metropolis, one that offers visitors an unending...

¿Dónde está la estación de trenes? Dov’è la stazione? Où est la gare? Wo ist der Bahnhof? There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for...

When ordering a café au lait in Paris, calamari in Venice, or bratwurst in Munich, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy...

The European Travelers best friend! Have you ever been in a situation where you were in a foreign country and came across a problem? Perhaps at the airport or train station? I am sure I have and it is frustrating and intimidating when you cannot express yourself or voice a concern. The Essential European...

It really is a joy to move around this city, and you can walk the Rows without a care. Up and down odd angled staircases and uneven floors, you can happily saunter, and usually by default rather than design, you will somehow find yourself by a set of steep steps that lead to the city walls. Here...

York today is a mixture of commerce, tourism and general trade. Sad to say, the city has lost its wonderful Rowntree’s factory and most of its railway engineering capacity, but the trade in tourism goes from strength to strength. The obvious, number one attraction probably remains its glorious...