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This book will be appreciated by visitors who want more historical background than ordinary series guidebooks supplyHighly recommended Library Journal For independent inquisitive travellers traversing the green roads of Ireland there is no better guide than A Travellers History of Ireland Small Press Constantly in the news there are few countries where the background history is so vital to an understanding of its people and culture A Travellers History of Ireland not only offers the reader a chronological outline of the nations development right up to the present day but also provides an invaluable introduction to this land of poets saints eloquent politicians illustrious soldiers and inspiring rebels Political social and industrial history and economics are also well covered The book includes a comprehensive description of modern Ireland both North and South and of its two separate Catholic Nationalist and Protestant Unionist traditions There is a Historical Gazetteer crossreferenced to the main text and particular attention is paid to the classic historical sites which feature on any visitors itinerary
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A journey to France can be a journey through history This useful book will pinpoint the places for the visitor explain their historical significance in the context of the war and also show with photographs maps and sidebars what there is to see and do in the town or at the site today
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The Travellers History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present day A Gazetteer crossreferenced to the main text pinpoints the historical importance of sights and townsIllustrated with maps and line drawings this literate and lively series makes ideal before yougo reading and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack
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The Caribbean a region of spectacular natural beauty has a long and turbulent history Described by Columbus as an earthly paradise it has enticed travellers for hundreds of years from goldseeking Spanish conquistadors to modernday tourists A Travellers History of the Caribbean traces the islands journey from slavery to revolution to independence and finally to tourist paradise It looks at the history of nations as diverse as Cuba Jamaica Haiti the Bahamas Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic exploring their differences and their common experiences It reveals a region that has created a culturally vibrant future from a tumultuous past For anyone taking their travelling seriously this is a recommended read
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Essays on the history of Morocco Tunisia Libya and Algeria offer a concise chronicle of the regions politics and life through current times
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This book will be appreciated by visitors who want more historical background than ordinary series guidebooks supplyHighly recommended Library Journal For independent inquisitive travellers traversing the green roads of Ireland there is no better guide than A Travellers History of Ireland Small Press Constantly in the news there are few countries where the background history is so vital to an understanding of its people and culture A Travellers History of Ireland not only offers the reader a chronological outline of the nations development right up to the present day but also provides an invaluable introduction to this land of poets saints eloquent politicians illustrious soldiers and inspiring rebels Political social and industrial history and economics are also well covered The book includes a comprehensive description of modern Ireland both North and South and of its two separate Catholic Nationalist and Protestant Unionist traditions There is a Historical Gazetteer crossreferenced to the main text and particular attention is paid to the classic historical sites which feature on any visitors itinerary
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A definitive concise history of Portugal from its earliest beginnings right up to the politics and life of the present dayIt was not until the twelfth century that Portugal became a country in its own right having been a Roman colony and then having suffered both Barbarian and Islamic invasions The golden age of discoveries the reign and foresight of Henry the Navigator and great seamen such as Vasco da Gama led to the founding of Portugals empire and wealth Troubled times followed in 1755 Lisbon was virtually leveled by the Great Earthquake and the country had hardly recovered its former prosperity when it was overrun by Napoleons troops at the start of the Peninsular War to be followed not long after by the Miguelite civil war The middle decades of the nineteenth century saw the Port Wine trade flourishing and further expansion into Africa During the last quarter of the twentieth century ever since the bloodless revolution of 1974 overthrew the rightwing dictatorship of Salazar the country has regained its stability and now takes its rightful place in the European Community
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For many people Paris is the epitome of the perfect citybeautiful romantic and imbued with vitality and culture It is a wonderful place to visit and to live in Packed with fact anecdote and insight A Travellers History of Paris offers a complete history of Paris and the people who have shaped its destiny from its earliest settlement as the Roman village of Lutetia Parisiorum with a few hundred inhabitants to 20 centuries later when Paris is a city of well over two millionnearly onefifth of the population of France This handy paperback is fully indexed and includes a Chronology of Major Events as well as sections on NotreDame and historic churches Modernism parks bridges cemeteries museums and galleries the Metro and the environs Illustrated with line drawings and historical maps this is an invaluable book for all visitors to read and enjoy
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A concise history of Mexico that begins in prehistoric times continues through the Aztec empire and Spanish colonization and ends with NAFTA and the Zapatista uprising Also included are a listing of Mexican heads of state a chronology of major events and a brief description of major events categorized by state Annotation c Book News Inc Portland OR booknewscom
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In A Travellers History of Greece the reader is provided with an authoritative general history of Greece from its earliest beginnings down to the present day It covers in a clear and comprehensive manner the classical past the conflict with Persia the conquest by the Romans the Byzantine era and the occupation by the Turks the struggle for independence and the turbulence of recent years right up to current events This history will help the visitor make sense of modern Greece against the background of its diverse heritage Illustrated with maps and line drawings A Travellers History of Greece is an invaluable companion for your vacation
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Penetrating overview of South Africas complex history for visitors or anyone fascinated by its present and past
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The history of Italy is central to the European experience Through the supremacy of Rome Italy enjoyed its greatest influence as Roman power stretched from the Atlantic to the borders of Mesopotamia and from the Scottish Lowlands to the Sahara Desert A Travellers History of Italy moves from Italys prehistoric and Etruscan civilizations through the Roman Empire and the Renaissance the creation of modern Italy fascism and World War II and the role of Italy in todays Europe right up to the present
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India named after the river Indus is heir to one of the worlds oldest and richest civilizations and the origin of many ideas philosophies and movements that have shaped the destiny of humankind This handy title covers the whole scope of Indias past and present history Maps and line drawings
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Clearly written wellstructured and fixing on illuminating and arresting details about events places and participants the book packs a lot into a compact format An excellent needed and rewarding publicationSmall Press Line drawings amp maps
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Packed with facts anecdotes and insight A Travellers History of Paris offers a complete history of the city and the people who have shaped its destiny Illustrated with line drawings and historical maps
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Poland is a major European country with over 38 million inhabitants and a land area comparable to Spain It has played a major role in European history but its subjugation by foreign powers in the nineteenth century and during the Cold War eclipsed Poland in the minds of many in Western Europe and the United States Throughout its long and diverse history it has been a meeting place of many cultures and has given the world the poetry of Czeslaw Milosz the music of Chopin and the scientific discoveries of Copernicus and Marie Curie to name but a few In A Travellers History of Poland John Radzilowski vividly describes the beginnings of the country first fragmented then reborn to overcome the aggression of the Teutonic Knights and its greedy neighbors Poland enjoyed a Golden Age in the fifteen and sixteenth centuries but a gradual decline then led to Poland losing its autonomy despite winning many battles with its armys legendary military skill and gallantry Yet the spirit of the country and its people lived on Since the horrors of the Second World War and Soviet control Poland has gradually regained its rightful place in Europe joining NATO in 1999 and in May 2004 the EU It is playing a new role on the European and international stage This makes now an ideal time to introduce students and travellers to Poland and its complex history through the pages of this Travellers History The book includes a full chronology a list of monarchs and rulers a gazetteer historical maps and is fully illustrated
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A Travellers History of Italy moves from Italys prehistoric and Etruscan civilizations through the Roman Empire and the Renaissance through to the role of Italy in todays Europe making this guide ideal beforeyougo reading The Daily Telegraph London
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The Travellers History series is designed for the traveller who feels they need more historical background information on the country in which they are staying than can be found in an ordinary guidebook For those who want to look deeper and discover more about the roots of France its history and culture in an enjoyable read this is the book to choose Designed for easy reference it is the key to unlocking the secrets of France If you want to find about the mysterious Merovingian kings or the results of the last election if you want to know when Chartres cathedral was built or how Napoleon rose to power or when and where Princess Diana died youll find it all in A Travellers History of France Undoubtedly the best way to prepare for a trip to France is to bone up on some history The Travellers History of France by Robert Cole is concise and gives the essential facts in a very readable form The Independent This little book is a very good idea indeed a running commentary on the complexities triumphs and tragedies of French history from the Lascaux Caves to the Pompidou centre A must for tourists who want to know what happened where The Birmingham Post A brilliant idea from Gloucestershire publishers Windrush a series of books which give a potted history of European countries Ostensibly aimed at holidaymakers the first on France is an excellent introduction for anyone who wants an idiots guide to a history that has so often intertwined with our own The Oxford Times
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