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Monuments of Jordan Cover

This text provides authoritative information on all of Jordan's important historical and archaeological sites - presenting a record of civilization as reflected in the country's cultural and architectural treasures. Site descriptions include photographs, maps, plans, and suggested itineraries.

Brazilian Adventure The Classic Quest for the Lost City of Z Cover

In the summer of 1925 Colonel Fawcett - soldier, spy and legendary explorer - embarked on a journey into the dark and uncharted heart of Brazil in search of the lost 'City of Z'. He was never seen again. In 1932, "The Times" advertised for 'guns' to join an expedition to find Fawcett. This title describes that expedition.

Siren Land A Celebration of Life in Southern Italy Cover

Weaving the myths of the Sirens into the landscape and history of the island of Capri, this title focuses on the legends and archaeology, folklore and daily life, patron saints, local ghosts, wine and the wind of the region.

Syracuse City of Legends A Glory of Sicily Cover

A historical guide to Syracuse. It explores Syracuse's place within the island and the wider Mediterranean. It offers detailed descriptions of the principal monuments from each period in the city's life, explaining their physical location as well as their historical context.

Strolling Through Istanbul The Classic Guide to the City Cover

A travel guide to Istanbul. It describes historic monuments and sites of what was once Constantinople and the capital in turn of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, in the context of a city.

Craft Galleries Guide 201011 Cover

Highlights over 130 top quality craft galleries throughout the UK, exhibiting applied arts that range through jewelery, beautiful work in ceramics, textiles, glass and wood, sculpture, and mixed-media artworks.

The Monuments of Syria A Guide Cover

Syria is home to some of the world's richest historical and archaeological remains dating from the Bronze Age through biblical and Byzantine times to the early Islamic and Ottoman periods. This is a guidebook to Syria's historical and archeological treasures.

The Ionian Islands Corfu Cephalonia and Beyond Cover

Rising from the waters between Greece and Italy, the Ionians - peaks of an underwater mountain range - are some of the most culturally, historically and mythologically rich in all Greece. It consists of Consisting of Corfu, Paxos, Ithaka, Lefkas, Cephalonia, Zakynthos and Kythera. This book illuminates the history, and culture of these islands.

Strolling Through Venice The Definitive Walking Guidebook to La Serenissima Cover

There is perhaps no other European city quite as beautiful as Venice. This guide presents history, myth and legend of this city.

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