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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.

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.

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.

Crete Discovering the Great Island Cover

Crete, the 'Great Island' of Greece, has been home to such figures as the legendary King Minos, El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. This title includes itineraries, covering the cities of Iraklion, Rethymnon and Chania; the great Minoan palaces at Knossos, Phaestos and Ayia Triadha plus Graeco-Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and Venetian churches.

Imperial Istanbul A Travellers Guide Includes Iznik Bursa and Edirne Cover

A guidebook to Istanbul that leads travellers from the great monuments of Byzantium and early Constantinople to the mosques and palaces built for Suleyman the Magnificent and the other Sultans. It also covers the cities of Iznik, Bursa and Edirne, featuring maps, itineraries, plans and descriptions of various sites.

River in The Desert A Modern Traveller In Ancient Egypt Cover

Egypt is as old as history itself. It is home to some of the world's greatest treasures, a pantheon of dazzling gods and kings, and the roots of the civilised world. This book is the author's account of his travels through Egypt, delving into the hidden depths of this great country - at once familiar and yet unknown.

Morocco The Travellers Companion Cover
The Western Shores of Turkey Discovering the Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts Cover

The western coast of Turkey has captivated travellers for centuries. With its dramatic mountains and idyllic bays, it is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. This book is a distillation of the journeys that the author has made through the region over a period of 25 years.

Strolling Through Athens Fourteen Unforgettable Walks Through Europes Oldest City Cover

Athens, city of the gods, birthplace of democracy, artistic and cultural centre of the ancient world, is one of Europe's most fascinating and complex cities, steeped in myth and legend.

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