Book Review Digest
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 12,41 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Bibliography
ISBN :
Europe
Author : Brendan Simms
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 24,81 MB
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0465065953
Book Description
With "verve and panache," this magisterial history of Europe since 1453 shows how struggles over the heart of the continent have shaped the world we live in today (The Economist). Whoever controls the core of Europe controls the entire continent, and whoever controls Europe can dominate the world. Over the past five centuries, a rotating cast of kings, conquerors, presidents, and dictators have set their sights on the European heartland, desperate to seize this pivotal area or at least prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. From Charles V and Napoleon to Bismarck and Cromwell, from Hitler and Stalin to Roosevelt and Gorbachev, nearly all the key power players of modern history have staked their titanic visions on this vital swath of land. In Europe, prizewinning historian Brendan Simms presents an authoritative account of the past half-millennium of European history, demonstrating how the battle for mastery of the continent's center has shaped the modern world. A bold and compelling work by a renowned scholar, Europe integrates religion, politics, military strategy, and international relations to show how history -- and Western civilization itself -- was forged in the crucible of Europe.
Travel Magazine
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 41,49 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Book Description
Europe on 5 Dollars a Day
Author : Arthur Frommer
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 22,22 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Europe
ISBN : 9780470165645
Book Description
Value Contrasts and Consensus in Present-Day Europe
Author :
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 40,36 MB
Release : 2013-11-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9004261664
Book Description
People's fundamental values can be conceived of as conceptions of what is desirable. They influence their selection from available modes, means and ends of action. Because of the societal importance of values they deserve scholarly attention. This volume inquires into the values present-day Europeans cherish by empirically analyzing the data of 2008/2010 wave of the European Values Study and explaining the consensus and contrasts in value orientations found. The contributors to this volume try to capture the diversities and similarities in value orientations between contemporary European countries in a range of life-spheres by unravelling context and composition effects. They are in search of evidence that either country level factors such as institutional arrangements or the composition of the populations of countries in terms of gender, age, socio-economic status, religion etcetera have the greatest impact. By doing so they paint the moral landscapes of Europe today.
The United States Catalog
Author : Mary Burnham
Publisher :
Page : 1612 pages
File Size : 39,90 MB
Release : 1928
Category : American literature
ISBN :
Book Description
For the Love of Europe
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 20,45 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1641711302
Book Description
After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring, award-winning collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. Winner of the 2022 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award: Best Travel Book, Silver
The Hindustan Review
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Publisher :
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 46,25 MB
Release : 1925
Category : India
ISBN :
Book Description
Interior
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Page : 1556 pages
File Size : 10,47 MB
Release : 1923
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Rick Steves Eastern Europe
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 1263 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1641710918
Book Description
From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Eastern Europe can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Eastern Europe you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Eastern Europe Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle Quarter How to connect with culture: Bask in the energy of Kraków's Main Square Market, sample local wines from Hungarian vintners, or soak in the steamy thermal baths in Budapest Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places the eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended reading Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Eastern Europe.
