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AUSTRIA, the DANUBE, VIENNA, SALZBURG, LINZ, MELK,
DURNSTEIN &
VIENNESE MUSIC
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Austria DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
From Mozart at the Viennese Opera House to the hills
resounding with the sound of music, explore it all with
this guide to Austria's finest. It also includes tips on
where to sample the best strudels, schnitzels and
schnapps.
This guide has a 5* review. As always the DK
Travel Guides are always a great investment to make for
travel
everywhere! This edition covers Vienna, Lower
Austria, Styria, Upper Austria, Salzburger Land, Tyrol
and Vorarlberg, Carinthia and East Tyrol.
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Vienna - A Cultural HIstory
From border garrison of
the Roman Empire to magnificent Baroque seat of the
Hapsburgs, Vienna's fortunes swung between survival and
expansion. By the late nineteenth century it had become
the western capital of the sprawling Austro-Hungarian
Monarchy, but the twentieth century saw it degraded to a
'hydrocephalus' cut off from its former economic
hinterland. After the inglorious Nazi interlude, Vienna
began the long climb back to the prosperous and
cultivated city of 1.7 million inhabitants that it is
today. Subjected to constant infusions of new, Vienna
has both assimilated and resisted cultural influences
from outside, creating its own sui generis culture.
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Rick Steves' Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol
Travelers can
count on Rick Steves to tell them what they really need
to know when traveling in Vienna, Salzburg, and Tirol.
Self-guided walking tours lead visitors to the Hofburg
Castle and the magnificent gardens in Salzburg.
Experience the culture like a local with a bike ride in
the countryside or indulge in Viennese chocolate at
Demel’s Café. With up-to-date advice on which sights are
worth your time and money and suggestions on good-value
hotels and restaurants, Rick Steves helps travelers get
the most out of every day and every dollar.
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Vienna for the Music Lover
Vienna has the richest musical history of any city in
the world, and Vienna for the Music Lover is the
complete guide to seeing and experiencing this wonderful
city first-hand. The stories of the Viennese masters are
told through the city s museums, opera houses, concert
halls, residences, churches, streets, and neighborhoods.
Detailed descriptions, including numerous quotes and
historic pictures, make the lives of the composers come
to life on every page. You can even walk in the composer
s footsteps by taking one of the books eight musical
walks. Concluding this overview is a list of 419 musical
addresses, the most comprehensive of its kind ever in
print.
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Danube
More than a thoroughfare linking Europe and Asia, the
Danube, for Magris, is symbol and nourisher of a
hinterland, a Germanic/Magyar/Slavic/Jewish/Central
European culture counterpoised to northern and western
Europe. As he follows the river from the Bavarian hills
to the Black Sea, lingering at villages, castles,
Viennese cafes, ancient ruins and cemeteries, the
author, a professor of German literature at the
University of Trieste, offers a sustained, rich, often
profound meditation on diverse themes: the tension
between Greco-Roman and Teutonic civilization, the roots
of fascism, Napoleon as a personification of modern,
clashing nationalisms, etc. We read of Hapsburg splendor
and decline, Nazi evil, Slavic soul-searching, Rumania
as melting-pot of races and cultures. This sequence of
stately tableaux is steeped in cultural and historical
references to the likes of Kafka and Kepler, Haydn,
Heidegger, Elias Canetti, George Konrad, Vasko Popa.
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BELGIUM
- CANAL CRUISESBelgium
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Belgium
- Describes the geography,
plants and animals, history, economy, language,
religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of
Belgium. This is one title in this established geography
series. Each book examines climate and geography; plants
and animals; history; government; economy; people and
languages; religion; spiritual life; mythology; culture;
the arts and sports; daily life and more. The text is
highlighted by breathtaking colour photographs, and
numerous original maps that feature population
distribution, natural resources, topographic features
and historical landmarks. An easy to use Fast Facts
appendix pinpoints key statistical information from the
text, and an illustrated timeline compares the country's
history to world history.
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Belgium Inland Waterways the Inland Waterways Of
Belgium is a waterway-by-waterway guide, and provides
all the essential information for navigation, as well as
details about things to do and places to see in
Belgium's historic cities. Fully illustrated with clear
maps and the author's photography, this book is a must
for anyone cruising Belgium or en-route to the French or
Dutch canals. It comes with a folded map of the Belgian
waterways system. Hardback.
There has not been a guide in English for the Inland
Waterways of Belgium since Benest's handbook went out of
print nearly fifty years ago. Jacqueline Jones' new
guide provides detailed information for this most unique
waterway network. It is a fascinating cruising
area in it's own right, with contrasting canals and
navigable rivers that thread their way across both the
lowlands of Flanders and the massif of the Ardennes. The
Belgian waterways link Northern France with the
Netherlands and Germany and this work will be essential
for boats crossing borders
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DKs Belgium and Luxembourg
Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps.
Spotlights the flavors of Belgium and Luxembourg, from
local produce to classic dishes This guide has maps,
descriptions of the "must see" items, lists of hotels
and eateries, overviews & history of Belgium and
Luxembourg,and gorgeous photo type pictures of what you
will see
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Rick Steves Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels
with Rick Steves’ Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels,
travelers can experience the best of this world-class
destination—economically and hassle-free. From historic
sights to progressive politics, the Netherlands offers
endless sights and activities, and no one knows how to
experience it all without wasting time and money better
than Rick Steves. Rick covers the famous destinations,
such as the Anne Frank House and the Red Light District,
as well as a number of off-the-beaten path options that
will take away from the city and into a countryside
filled with windmills and old farm houses.
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CZECH
REPUBLIC - PRAGUE THE OTHER CITY OF LIGHT
Czech
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Prague A Cultural and Literary History
[Cities of the Imagination]
Located at the very center of Europe, Prague has been on
the frontline of international political, intellectual,
religious, and cultural conflicts for more than six
centuries. Invaded and occupied by the Habsburgs, the
Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Nazis, and then Communist
Russia, the city s identity is shaped by a long
experience of foreign domination and a strong sense of
martyrdom.
A treasure house of Gothic, baroque, and modernist
architecture, Prague is also a city of icons and
symbols: statues, saints and signs reveal a turbulent
history of religious and cultural conflict. As Kafka s
nightmare city and home of the Good Soldier _vejk, the
Czech capital also produced two of the twentieth century
s emblematic writers. Richard Burton explores this
metropolis of theatrical allusion, in which politics and
drama have always been intertwined. His interpretation
of the city s cultural past and present encompasses
opera and rock music, puppetry and cinema, surrealism
and socialist realism. Looking at Prague s world-famous
landmarks and lesser-known sites, his reading of the
city through its writing and iconography is both
perceptive and challenging.
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Prague in Black and Gold
Readers who have visited Prague, one of the most
gorgeous cities in Europe, may wish now, after having
combed travel guides before their trip, to follow up
with some reading on Prague's history; but unless they
are serious about learning the subject, this book is
best left alone. On the other hand, readers other than
casual ones will find the development of Prague
absorbingly chronicled here. This "history of a European
city built over many centuries by Czechs, Germans, Jews,
and Italians" presents both essential and colorful
detail of the evolution of the kingdom of Bohemia, from
mythical origins to Austrian domination to the
post^-World War I flowering of independence and
democracy. Demetz writes of such interesting
personalities as King Charles IV, who put Prague on the
map; Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, odd and fascinating;
Jan Hus, religious reformer; and Thomas Masaryk,
internationally esteemed president of the first Czech
republic. Of course, history buffs who have never been
to Prague will still relish what is offered here.
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Rick Steves' Prague & The Czech Republic
With Rick Steves’ Prague & The Czech Republic, you'll
create your own unforgettable tour of the "Golden City
of a Hundred Spires." Walk across Charles Bridge at
twilight, stroll the grounds of Prague Castle, and
wander through the city's stunning Old Town Square.
Venture beyond Prague with day trips to the medieval
villages of Bohemia. Visit local vintners in Moravia,
where you can enjoy a wine-cellar serenade. Take a dip
in the peat-bog spas of Třeboň — a great way to relax
after a busy day of sightseeing. Rick's candid, humorous
advice guides you to good-value hotels and restaurants
in charming neighborhoods and villages. He gives you
no-nonsense information on where to go and which sights
are worth your time and money. More than just reviews
and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide
in your pocket.
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The Hapsburgs
For more than six centuries, the strange and defiant
Habsburg family ruled a polyglot empire sprawling from
Austria to the Adriatic Sea, from North Africa to
Mexico. Researcher Andrew Wheatcroft shows how the
dynasty's mystical vision and unsurpassed political
acumen culminated in the culture that produced
20th-century giants such as Freud and Hitler. 16 pages
of photographs.
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GERMANY. THE RHINE, MOSELLE AND MAIN RIVERS
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Germany DKs Eyewitness Travel Guides
Revised and updated, this map of Germany provides a
physical base, with relief clearly shown by a system of
layer colouring. It extends from Luxembourg and the
Netherlands in the west to Poland and Czech Republic in
the east, to the north is Denmark and the Baltic, with
Switzerland and Austria to the south. The map also
features communication detail, with road, rail and canal
networks all shown. The map key is in English, French
and German, and the scale is 16 miles to one inch.
You'll never go wrong with a DK Travel Guide, besides
beautiful illustrations, they have the information
needed
to make your trip and special one. With a gorgeous
fold out map with detailed information. A recommended
guide for travel anywhere in the world!
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The Rhine, Europe's River Highway is a five star
rated book. This appealing book highlights the Rhine
River, as one of the major transportation routes in
Western Europe. Cruising the Rhine you'll view fairytale
castles and picturesque vineyards, that provide scenic
stretches between Basel, Switzerland, Strasbourg,
France, Cologne, Germany, and Rotterdam, Holland.
Cooperation by Switzerland, France, Germany, and
Netherlands has helped restore the rivers health. The
Rhine: Europe's River Highway explains the important
role the river has played in the cultural and economic
development of Europe. Chapters detail the river's route
from Switzerland to the North Sea, the history of
commercial traffic along the river, and the major cities
along its banks. One chapter describes the three major
areas of the river, while another describes the groups
of people who settled along the Rhine over the
centuries. Other major German rivers include the Main
and Moselle andthe Main Canal.
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Inland Waterways of Germany
This is a reference to all the navigable waterways of
Germany. After a general introduction to the area,
details of German formalities, and cruising notes, each
river and canal is described in detail and supported by
a table of distances indicating locks, bridges, mooring
places and other features is provided. It is the only
work to cover all the German waterways in detail in a
single volume. This book is one of the
series: Inland Waterways of France; Inland Waterways of
the Netherlands; Inland Waterways of Great Britain;
Inland Waterways of Ireland; Inland Waterways of
Belgium.
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