Europe

Chronicling the thirteenth-century world from Venice, his birthplace, to the far reaches of Asia, Marco Polo tells of the foreign peoples he meets as he travels by foot, horse, and boat through places including Persia, Tibet, India, and, finally, China. There he serves in the court of Kublai Khan, t... More

A complete guide to the city's sights, from the Colosseum to the Vatican. With listing that help you build your own itinerary, plus a whole chapter full of detailed walking tours, this in-depth guide is simply much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative... More

A highly informative guide to a great trip in the Low Countries o Leads travelers to the best of the Netherlands (almost 1 million North American visitors in 2001), Belgium (capital of the European Union and headquarters of NATO), and Luxembourg (which has more Michelin-starred restaurants per squar... More

A highly informative guide to a great trip in the Low Countries Leads travelers to the best of the Netherlands (almost 1 million North American visitors in 2001), Belgium (capital of the European Union and headquarters of NATO), and Luxembourg (which has more Michelin-starred restaurants per square ... More

* An unbeatable guide to the Netherlands' largest city, which receives an estimated 10 million visitors annually * Clearly outperforms the competition, Fodor's Citypack (which is 200 pages shorter) and the Lonely Planet guide (100 pages shorter) * Pinpoints the best bets in Amsterdam dining, accommo... More

The Best of Brussels is a practical, informative and user-friendly guide. This Globetrotter guide offers visitors the highlights of the city in a concise format, with fold-out mapping. Inside you will find information on sightseeing, activities, shopping, accommodations, eating out, entertainment, e... More

From ancient castles to the bright lights of Glasgow, the annual Edinburgh Festival to the fabled Loch Ness monster, a trip to Scotland promises a postcard-perfect, unforgettable vacation. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or bagpipe aficionado, traveling solo or with family, this user-friendly guide... More

'Levi was a consummate listener, as his book often beguilingly demonstrates...[and] like all good writers, is quirky and idiosyncratic, and pounces on... curious details.' "Sunday Times" 'the stirring story of an incomparable era' "Times Literary Review" 'characteristic elegance and insight, ...a ... More

From the Lake District to the heartland of Bath to the lights of London and everything in between, England offers a million things to do and see. This complete guide covers everything singles and families need for a great vacation -- including architectural and historic sites, nightlife, dining, acc... More

The Cyclades are the quintessential Greek isles, renowned for the beauty of their seascapes, their historical monuments, and a unique way of life deeply rooted in the remote past of the Aegean. Over the course of more than 7,000 years the Cyclades have seen a succession of civilizations, the earlies... More

Your insider' s guide to the best places and prices Have fun exploring France From the romance of Paris and the glamorous Riviera to the castles of the Loire Valley and the half-timbered houses of Normandy, France is a traveler' s paradise. But where to begin? Relax This friendly guide shows you th... More

The seahorse-shaped island of Evia - Euboia in classical history and Negroponte for many centuries - is the second largest in Greece, yet it is almost completely undiscovered by tourists. Separated from the mainland by only a sliver of sea, Evia has had a turbulent history. Today it encapsulates the... More

This is the guidebook that most people interested in Cambridge will need. Combining an accessible style with accuracy of fact and a wealth of historical detail, it is a book that can be used to accompany a walking tour around the University and colleges, or read at leisure as an authoritative introd... More

The sunlight and the calm of the French Riviera have drawn countless writers into its embrace: the Cote D'Azur has provided inspiration and setting for some of the greatest literature of the nineteenth and twentieth century. The French Riviera offers a literary tour of the region, covering the lives... More

Remarkably Georgia, no larger than Switzerland, ranks in the world's top twelve for geographical diversity. It contains the heart of the Caucasus mountains--larger and more dramatic than the Alps--subtropical wetlands, a Black Sea coast, semi-desert, all peppered with ancient stone towers and an exc... More

The tragedies in Bosnia and Kosovo are often explained away as the unchangeable legacy of "centuries-old hatreds." In this richly detailed, expertly balanced chronicle of the Balkans across 15 centuries, Dennis Hupchick sets a complicated record straight. Organized around the three great civilizatio... More

The dramatic, tumultuous, often tragic human events that erupted in the Balkan Peninsula following the collapse of communism between 1989 and 1991 have captured the Western world's attention throughout the past decade. "The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the Balkans" provides 50 two-color, ful... More

With its marriage of exotic Mediterranean style, old-world charm, and modern European sophistication, Spain offers something for all kinds of travelers. Whether you're in search of a tapas and tavern crawl in Barcelona, a bullfight in Seville, or an architecture tour from the ancient Roman to the mi... More