Western Europe

With her typically American intrepidness, her thirst for a good story and her power of observation, Hermance closes-in on the Portuguese she encounters along the way, bringing to us a psychological picture of the Portuguese individual and society that you won´t find on expat guides....

In this book, we will delve into the fascinating world of the Goths with a scientific lens, exploring everything we can about how they came about, where they lived, what they did, and how they died off. We will look into the nitty-gritty details of their everyday life, as well as some major historical events that were affected by Goths of any variety. Do strap yourselves in - there are quite a few of those.

Das Byzantinische Reich wurde während des chaotischen dritten Jahrhunderts gegründet. Es war die Zeit, in der Aufstände und Bürgerkriege an der Tagesordnung waren und die römischen Kaiser nur ein Jahr im Amt blieben. Obwohl es eine der fesselndsten historischen Epochen aller Zeiten ist, ist das Byzantinische Reich weniger bekannt, und es ist selten, dass man ein fesselndes Buch zu diesem Thema findet. Aber das wird sich jetzt ändern.

Eat Like a Local: Marseille offers the inside scoop on food in Marseille, France. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

DER KOMPLETTGUIDE FÜR DEN JAKOBSWEG. Stellen Sie sich vor: Sie pilgern durch wunderschöne Landschaften, die Sonne scheint und genießen dabei herrliches Essen. Sie genießen Zeiten der Stille, Zeiten des Nachdenkens und freuen sich aber auch über die tollen Begegnungen. Egal aus welchem Beweggrund Sie gestartet sind - alle um Sie herum eint ein Ziel: Santiago de Compostela. Das Buch "Jakobsweg" wurde von leidenschaftlichen und erfahrenen Jakobsweg-Pilgern geschrieben, um Anfänger bei ihrem ersten "Camino" zu unterstützen.

Sonne, warmer Sand, blauer Himmel, rauschendes Meer und kühles Eis – das und viel mehr verspricht ein Sommer an der italienischen Adria, in der Gemeinde Cavallino-Treporti. Diese Küstenregion in der Provinz Venedigs ist ein gefundener Schatz für Sie, wenn Sie einen Sommerurlaub mit einer Mischung aus Natur, Stränden und Kultur erleben möchten.

É chique morar em Paris? é uma história do nem sempre glamoroso cotidiano na França. Bilíngue, em português e francês, foi escrito pela escritora mineira Marcia Camargos, que vive em Paris desde 2016. Escrito em tom leve, ao estilo de crônica de viagem, procura mostrar as dificuldades diante de uma adaptação que nunca termina.

Claire offers the inside scoop on restaurants and eateries in this amazing county, which is home to some of Britain’s most talented culinary experts. Boasting seven Michelin star restaurants, Yorkshire more than justifies its reputation as the foodie capital of the North of England. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience.

Borghi medievali, siti UNESCO, città d'arte, chicche nascoste e molto altro aspettano l'ascoltatore in questo scoppiettante vademecum destinato ai camperisti che non vogliono rinunciare al piacere di una vacanza in piena libertà con i loro bambini. Insieme ai suggerimenti sulle visite più interessanti, non mancano i consigli pratici per l'organizzazione della vita su quattro ruote: i parcheggi, le aree di sosta, le aree giochi, le tratte più indicate, i camping.

The clean air, smelling of spruce and moss in the summer and of newly fallen snow in winter, is unforgettable in Sweden. Produced by a native, this audiobook is the definitive guide to a country that's nearly 80 percent mountains, vast forests, lakes, and wilderness. But this book covers all, from cities and villages to the Midnight Sun Coast, and the islands to the Lapland area: art, culture, folklore, shopping, walks, water sports, and more.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Andalucía. Greater Than a Tourist - Andalucía by Lara Jayne Parsons offers first hand and personal insights into a province thriving with history, culture, flamenco and not forgetting, food! Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Cora is about to discover who she truly is. It’s the summer of 1913, and Cora Kensington’s life on the family farm has taken a dark turn. Not only are the crops failing, but someone dear to Cora is failing as well. One fateful afternoon, a stranger comes to call, and Cora discovers a terrible secret about her past… a secret that will radically change her future. Cora is invited to take the “Grand Tour” of Europe, a trip intended to finish a person’s education and solidify an understanding of refinement and ancient culture.

Вы знаете, что five o'clock на самом деле начинается в 16.00, а типичный завтрак англичанина – это не овсянка? Откуда взялось блюдо Fish & Chips? Почему традиционные английские пудинги и пироги несладкие? Как есть Жабу-в-норке? Что такое «время пиммса»? Почему город стоит на сэндвичах с беконом? Как выглядит купальная машина и зачем принимать душ с друзьями? Зачем нужно столько пабов? А также особенности менталитета, диалекта и обычаев англичан, национальные блюда и напитки, все фишки лондонской жизни – всем этим в своем блоге @london_inn делится Наталья Лэнг, а теперь и с вами, дорогие читатели!

Cambridge professor and renowned historian Anthony Pagden covers a vast subject in a compact package with Peoples and Empires. This wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating work examines the origins and history of the West with terse, efficient prose. With a captivating narration by Robert O'Keefe, listeners will find this work enjoyable and utterly absorbing.

Poniemieckie heißt in Polen das ehemals Deutsche: Orte, Gebäude, Gegenstände, die von Millionen Deutschen zurückgelassen wurden, als sie am Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs gen Westen flüchteten. Die neuen Besitzer waren Polen, oft selbst Vertriebene oder Umgesiedelte. Was den einen Verlust der Heimat, war den anderen Neubeginn im Fremden. Zwei Enden einer Geschichte, die zeigt, wie Biografien und Dinge über Zeiträume, Landesgrenzen und Generationen hinweg bis heute miteinander verwoben sind.

In a series of revolts starting in 1820, four military officers rode forth on horseback from obscure European towns to bring political freedom and a constitution to Spain, Naples, and Russia; and national independence to the Greeks. The men who launched these exploits from Andalusia to the snowy fields of Ukraine - Colonel Rafael del Riego, General Guglielmo Pepe, General Alexandros Ypsilanti, and Colonel Sergei Muraviev-Apostol - all hoped to overturn the old order.

In a riveting account of the dark days leading up to France's defeat and occupation, Martin reveals a great and civilized nation committing a kind of suicide in 1938. When the relative calm in the first quarter ends with Germany's invasion of Austria, France is faced with hard questions about its diplomatic and military posture, and the leftist political alliance called the Popular Front makes its last stand.

At the dawn of the 19th century, the great powers of Western Europe treated the United States like a disobedient child. America's complaints were ignored, until President James Madison declared a second war on Great Britain. British forces would descend on the United States, but America rallied and survived. With stunning detail on land and naval battles, the role Native Americans played in the hostilities, and the larger backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, this is the story of the turning points of this strange conflict, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner".

¿Sabía que la civilización occidental ha influido en la vida de prácticamente todas las personas que viven hoy en día? ¿Qué es lo que sabe de la civilización occidental? Puede parecer una pregunta curiosa, pero mucha gente no se da cuenta de hasta qué punto Occidente ha influido en el mundo. Los valores de la civilización occidental han influido en las leyes, en el sentido de la individualidad de las personas e incluso en nuestra moral. Aquí, en este libro, exploramos todos los aspectos fascinantes del gran marco sobre el que descansa nuestra civilización occidental moderna.

Greater Than a Tourist—Asturias Spain by Olena Podsobiei gives you the inside scoop on Asturias. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.