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Insight Guide Great River Cruises of Europe
Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK 2006 PAPER 352 PAGES
This profusely illustrated overview of the waterways of France, the Low Countries and Great Britain features excellent maps and diverse essays on topics of interest.
(EUR203, $23.95)
A Time of Gifts
Patrick Leigh Fermor
TRAVEL NARRATIVE 2005 PAPER 384 PAGES
Fermor effortlessly interweaves anecdote, history and culture in this exuberant account of a walk as a young man in 1933 across Europe. This first volume chronicles his trip from the Hook of Holland, up the Rhine and down the Danube. The adventure continues in Between the Woods and Water, thankfully also reissued by NYRB. The books were written not by the young adventurer but the accomplished author 40 years later, adding perspective and a sweet nostalgia.
(CEU30, $16.95)
Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages
Alain Erlande-Brandenburg
ART & ARCHITECTURE 1995 PAPER 175 PAGES
HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
A slim encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages. This volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series features hundreds of drawings and color illustrations, a brief chronology and more information than you would imagine between its slim covers. Take it along to gain a better appreciation of the Middle Ages and its legacy in Europe.
(MED07, $12.95)
In Search of Dracula, The History of Dracula and Vampires
Raymond McNally
HISTORY 1999 PAPER 297 PAGES
The history of Vlad Tepes (AKA Vlad the Impaler), the Romanian warrior prince upon whom Bram Stoker based his infamous blood-drinking count, and his incarnation in film and literature, drawn from oral; histories and archaeological evidence. With chapters on the historical Dracula and his castle, his reign over Wallachia, assassination, the mystery of the empty grave at Snagov and other horrors and history. Written in conjunction with Radu Florescu.
(EUR193, $16.00)
Europe Map
Freytag & Berndt
MAP
A two-sided map of all of Europe, as far east as Russia and western Turkey, at a fairly detailed scale of 1:2,500,000.
(EUR74, $13.95)
Fodor's Amsterdam's 25 Best
Fodor's
GUIDEBOOK
This slim guide includes an excellent map of the city center and can easily be slipped in your pocket.
(NTH16, $11.95)
Fodor's Vienna's 25 Best
Fodors
GUIDEBOOK
This compact guide includes a pull-out map and helpful recommendations.
(AST27, $11.95)
All Along the Danube: Recipes from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, & Bulgaria
Marina Polvay
FOOD
A cookbook full of classic recipes from Central Europe, with some valuable morsels of culture.
(EUR42, $16.95)
A History of Slovakia, The Struggle for Survival
Stanislav K. Kirschbaum
HISTORY
A historian from Bratislava traces his nation's roots from the first arrival on the Danubian Plain to Slovakia's declaration of independence in 1993. A particularly solid discussion of the Communist period and the nation's relationship with the Czechs and Hungary.
(EUR93, $19.95)
A Nervous Splendor, Vienna 1888-1889
Frederic Morton
HISTORY
A portrait of Vienna at the end of the 19th century, this book focuses on Crown Prince Rudolph, his devastating suicide and the rich texture of gossip and daily life at the Habsburg Court. It captures the political ferment, intellectual creativity, gaiety and despair of fin-de-siecle Austria.
(AST16, $16.00)
Balkan Ghosts, A Journey Through History
Robert D. Kaplan
HISTORY
Kaplan interweaves the history, art and culture of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece with his travels in this portrait of the region.
(BLK02, $16.00)
Budapest 1900
John Lukacs
HISTORY
Written by a distinguished historian and native son, this richly detailed portrait of the city at its zenith includes hundreds of illustrations.
(HGR01, $14.00)
Bury Me Standing
Isabel Fonseca
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
This marvelous portrait of the Roma, also known as the Gypsies, offers insight into their music, foods, religions and folk traditions and examines their influential but complex relationship with Eastern Europe.
(EUR09, $14.95)
Danube
Claudio Magris
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
A new edition of the gifted novelist's classic account of a Danube journey from its source in the heart of the late Austro-Hungarian Empire through the Balkans to the Black Sea. It's an intellectually charged, evocative portrait of the places and personalities of Central Europe.
(EUR58, $16.00)
Postwar, A History of Europe Since 1945
Tony Judt
HISTORY
A keenly observed, lively history of Europe, its politics, society and ambitions since WWII.
(EUR195, $20.00)
The Balkans, A Short History
Mark Mazower
HISTORY
A brief, provocative survey of the complex and often contentious history of the Balkans. With eloquence and insight, Mazower addresses the issues of geography, nationalism and modern nation-building in the region.
(BLK28, $13.95)
The European Union, A Very Short Introduction
John Pinder
HISTORY
This pocket primer covers the development of the EU, its history, policies, growth, governance and impact on world affairs. With 17 maps.
(EUR231, $11.95)
The German Way
Hyde Flippo
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
A slim volume on the German-speaking world's cultural psyche, this is a great resource for anyone seeking insight into why the Germans do what they do.
(GER12, $15.95)
The History of Serbia
John K. Cox
HISTORY
This engagingly written history of Serbia will help readers to understand the complex web of Serbian history, politics, society, and culture.
(BLK120, $55.00)
The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe
Dennis Hupchick
Harold Cox
HISTORY
OUT OF PRINT
The changing borders and complex history of Eastern Europe as told through 52 maps and accompanying essays, organized chronologically. An excellent reference, the book shows the rise of Poland, changing borders of the Ottoman Empire, Hapsburgs and fate of Yugoslavia in admirable clarity.
(EUR138, $19.95)
The Rhine, Culture and Landscape at the Heart of Europe
Roland Recht
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
This beautifully illustrated, oversized survey of the history, geography and culture of the Rhine shows cities, villages and sights along the river from its source in the Alps to the North Sea.
(GER120, $75.00)
The Rhine: An Eco-Biography, 1815-2000
Mark Cioc
William Cronon
HISTORY
A scholarly, well-researched environmental history of the Rhine, particularly its role in European economic and national history over the last 200 years.
(GER130, $24.95)
The Undutchables, An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Inhabitants
Colin White
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
A laugh-out-loud, irreverent guide to understanding Dutch character and habits, covering topics such as home, money, children and politics.
(NTH12, $15.00)
When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do
Hyde Flippo
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
A humorous and helpful guide to getting along in Germany, informing travelers on everything from proper restaurant etiquette to how to behave in social situations and how best to appear like a local.
(GER149, $12.95)
A Worldly Art, The Dutch Republic 1585-1718
Mariet Westermann
ART & ARCHITECTURE
A slim, illustrated analysis of Dutch art in its golden age, arranged by genre. Artists of the era included the masters Rembrandt, Vermeer, Pieter de Hooch and Frans Hals. Features 100 color illustrations.
(NTH46, $25.00)
The Gothic Cathedral, Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order
Otto Georg Von Simson
ART & ARCHITECTURE
A scholarly examination of the Medieval cathedral as a representation of the supernatural and divine.
(EUR246, $29.95)
The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral
Robert A. Scott
ART & ARCHITECTURE
An accessible overview of the medieval cathedral, its history, design and architecture with black-and-white photographs.
(EUR190, $17.95)
Between the Woods and the Water
Patrick Leigh Fermor
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
Fermor's classic account of walking across Europe in 1933 continues with his youthful adventures in Hungary and Romania, culminating with his arrival at the Iron Gates, marking the divide with the Balkan Peninsula.
(CEU31, $15.95)
Mozart
Peter Gay
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
This concise, entertaining portrait delves into Mozart's complex relationship with his father, his daunting role as a child prodigy and his exploration of new musical territory.
(AST43, $13.00)
On Foot to the Golden Horn: A Walk to Istanbul
Jason Goodwin
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
Goodwin interweaves history, incident and reflection in this excellent portrait of Central Europe. With chapters on Cracow, Slovakia, Budapest, Transylvania, Brasov and Bulgaria
(EUR81, $15.00)
The Diary of a Young Girl, The Definitive Edition
Anne Frank
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
The classic story of an adolescent Jewish girl's life and thoughts while in hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Holland. A new edition with added material.
(NTH05, $12.95)
The Improbable Voyage
Tristan Jones
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
Jones, an inveterate Welsh sailor, adventurer and storyteller, channels Eastern Europe circa 1985 in his tale of a tough voyage along the Rhine and Danube to the Black Sea.
(EUR156, $16.50)
Transylvania and Beyond
Dervla Murphy
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
Murphy spent eight months among the people of Transylvania, soaking up their stories and their thoughts on life in modern Romania.
(EUR98, $21.95)
Amsterdam, A Traveler's Literary Companion
Manfred Wolf
ANTHOLOGY
Organized by district, these 17 contemporary short stories by modern Dutch writers, including Cees Nooteboom and Geert Mak, are set among the canals, cafes and neighborhoods of Amsterdam.
(NTH33, $13.95)
Dracula
Bram Stoker
LITERATURE
The vampire novel that started it all, based on the legend of "Vlad the Impaler." The gothic shocker is set within the dank castles and misty forests of Transylvania, and the foggy streets and staid country houses of Victorian England.
(EUR125, $11.00)
The Blue Flower
Penelope Fitzgerald
LITERATURE
Set in the Age of Goethe, this exquisitely written short novel is a fictional account of the life of the Romantic poet Novalis. It paints a vivid picture of German intellectual and mercantile life in the late 1700s.
(GER21, $13.00)
The Dean's December
Saul Bellow
LITERATURE
Bellow's novel tells the story of a college dean who witnesses unrest and corruption at home and abroad, first within the political community of Chicago, then under the oppressive communist rule of Romania.
(EUR126, $15.00)
The Third Man and the Fallen Idol
Graham Greene
LITERATURE
A haunting tale and penetrating portrait of Vienna after World War II, "The Third Man" is the result of Greene's collaboration with Carol Reed on the classic movie. "The Fallen Idol" is a separate tale of intrigue set in Britain.
(AST30, $13.00)
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