Europe

An ingenious book that brings ancient Athens to life-perfect for anyone traveling to Greece The 2004 Olympic Games are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Athens between August 13th and 29th-and most of these visitors will take a break from the games to visit Athens' most famous to... More

Athens, city of the gods, birthplace of modern democracy, artistic and cultural center of the ancient world, is steeped in myth and legend. Now, in this newly reissued book publishing just in time for the 2004 Olympics being held in Athans, travel writer John Freely guides readers on a series of wal... More

The Unofficial Guides are the Consumer Reports of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're ... More

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it i... More

So you think you know London? You may have to think again because there is a whole new world waiting for you if you would only look up. Giants, mythical creatures, Greek gods and cherubs are gazing down, waiting to be admired. "Looking up in London" will enable you to see the city as those people wh... More

* Exploring the Emerald Isle is a cinch with this unintimidating guide * The fun and easy way to tour Ireland, which had over 1 million North American visitors in 2000, up 10 percent over the previous year * Savvy advice to help travelers organize their time and avoid wait-in-line fatigue or cultura... More

After successive waves of rulers throughout history, Crete has served as a crossroads where the Eastern and Western worlds have met and exchanged skills and ideas, materials and artifacts, and acquired layered strata of history unlike any other land. That history is explored in this collection throu... More

From the 1940s to the 1960s, London catering was taken over by waves of (often Italian) immigrants. The boom coincided with the first wave of interest in modern design in Britain, inspired by the Festival of Britain. New materials including vinyl and formica, found their way into the new workers' ca... More

A practical and unique guide, "Rome Past Present" appeals to the kid in all of us, with photographs of 18 of Rome's most important sites as they are today and illustrated acetate overlays showing each site in its heyday. In addition, a straight-forward text and additional photographs help bring the ... More

This concise guide to British history not only summarizes the colorful past of a tiny yet powerful country, but also explains how the British developed their unique identity, and what the future could hold for this island nation.This concise guide to British history not only summarizes the colorful ... More

A spectacular selection of leading independent hotels in continental Europe, from French Chateaux to superb city center hotels, presented by country in full color. Complete prices and booking information.A spectacular selection of leading independent hotels in continental Europe, from French Chateau... More

The art and architecture scene in Spain has become the focus of international attention. High points of interest include Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, Madrid's Reina Sofia, Barcelona's acclaimed revitalization projects, world-class art centers in Badajoz, Caceres, Castellon, Santiago de Compostella, a... More

Paris is everyone's favorite city, but most visitors are unaware of the wealth of places in and around the capital and throughout the country where one can see extraordinary, innovative works of art and architecture. This unique handbook provides illuminating discussions of notable museums and galle... More

"Written specifically for students and 20-somethings, Hanging Out guides target cheap eats, lodgings and cool clubs." — "Publisher's Weekly"Written specifically for students and adventuresome twenty-something travelers, these unique guides zero in on the things young people are looking for: ch... More

Every significant antique fair or market in England is detailed in this unique guidebook. Packed with details of great value to antique collectors and dealers, the book provides complete information for hunting down bargains across England. It is arranged by region and offers comments and ratings on... More