Western Europe category: 1822 books

What rattles your cage and makes you put pen to paper? Tom Kane is an English ex-pat living in the small Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and these are his observations of life as an ex-pat in Cyprus. Although part of Europe and in the EU, Cyprus is close to the Middle East, which is a bit unnerving...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads while touring withLonely Planet Germany, Austria and Switzerland's Best Trips**,**your passport to uniquely encountering this region by car. Featuring 30 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week...

Zurich - I know what you're thinking, but honestly it's not boring Bankers Capital, for any considered. Zurich was actually - let's whisper - a surprisingly fun and fashionable. Hundreds of new bars, restaurants and clubs have opened since the laws were changed internal planning in the late 90s of...

A compendium of stops, observations, and snark by a weird family, not the least of whom is the author, wandering around the hapless landscapes of Europe, Colorado, The Pacific Northwest, New Mexico, Minnesota, The Black Hills, and other unwitting places.  Includes the author's obsessive thoughts about the arts and pointed intrusions by the cat, Thomas Stearns.      

In a remote village on the Dutch-German border, a young Catholic woman named Cunegonde tries to kidnap a baby to prevent it from being baptized in a Protestant church. When she is arrested, fellow Catholics stage an armed raid to free her from detention. These dramatic events of 1762 triggered a cycle...

*The World Turns to War weaves stories of combat veterans into an event-by-event history of the war. Includes the words of veterans of all forces — in all theaters of operation. Illustrated by high-quality photographs, full-color images and detailed maps, War Stories: World War II Firsthand™...

In The Dutch Moment, Wim Klooster shows how the Dutch built and eventually lost an Atlantic empire that stretched from the homeland in the United Provinces to the Hudson River and from Brazil and the Caribbean to the African Gold Coast. The fleets and armies that fought for the Dutch in the decades-long...

If you hate boring history, so this book is your best friend! Crack The French Revolution Will Stop Making History So Freaking Boring.  To reduce the debt of the state, King Louis XVI. On the 5th of May, 1789, entered the Generalate, and introduced mercantilism. As a first and second...

Once regarded as ‘a weekend city’, Belgium’s capital is now enticing more visitors to slow down and stay longer. While tourists enjoy the beer and chocolates, patient travelers are rewarded with a choice of almost 90 museums, some of the best city parks on the continent, and a wealth of dazzling...

The Mentor: Holland, V. 2, Num. 6, Serial No. 58 THE MENTOR ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POPULAR INTEREST IN ART, LITERATURE, SCIENCE, HISTORY, NATURE, AND TRAVEL THE PLAN OF THE ASSOCIATION The purpose of The Mentor Association is to give its members,...

Shannon in Ireland’s County Clare is an ideal base from which to explore the appealing southwestern region of the Emerald Isle. Shannon is accessible by road and there are excellent air links to the Shannon International Airport from across the UK, Europe and North America.   Table...

Any kind of adventure you can imagine is possible in Amsterdam. That's why it is one of the most visited countries in Europe and also one of the most populated. Find out for yourself... *Discover the best view of the city. *Learn the best ways to explore Amsterdam, including the Red Light District. *Find...

  Paris is the city of Light, the one everyone sees, everyone admires, a world symbol of fine living and historical highlights, an enchanting capital, a busy one, a noisy one. A city that no one can be indifferent about.   Paris is the most visited...

A lively mix of the rustic and the modern, confident Munich has exclusive shops, historic buildings and boozy beer halls. With some 1.3 million locals (Münchners), this is Germany’s third-largest and most attractive major city.  Located between the Salzach River and the Monchsberg in northern...