A Traveller's History of England

A Traveller's History of England

This compact volume . . . delivers a solid, comprehensive and entertaining overview of Englands history . . . a delightful source.

A Traveller's History of Oxford

A Traveller's History of Oxford

Richard Tames skilfully weaves into his narrative thread glorious anecdotes and portraits of the eccentrics who have thrived in the town.For visitors there are tips on how to explore five of the great Oxford colleges, suggestions for ...

A Traveller's History of England

A Traveller's History of England

... England's history ... a delightful source . " -Library Journal he Traveller's History series is for travellers Tand students who feel they need more historical background information on a country than can be found in a guide . All the ...

English Travellers Abroad, 1604-1667

English Travellers Abroad, 1604-1667

This delightful book by John Stoye allows us to accompany the seventeenth-century traveler on his journeys into France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands

A Traveller's History of Italy

A Traveller's History of Italy

A Traveller's History of Italy moves from Italy's pre-historic and Etruscan civilizations, through the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, the creation of modern Italy, fascism and World War II, and the role of Italy in today's Europe, up to ...

A Traveller's History of Spain

A Traveller's History of Spain

This book will unlock the secrets of Spain's vibrant and colorful past, its people and culture for the interested traveler.

Gypsies

Gypsies

Gypsies, Egyptians, Romanies, and—more recently—Travellers.

The Time Traveler's Guide to Restoration Britain

The Time Traveler's Guide to Restoration Britain

What would you wear? Where might you be suspected of witchcraft? Where would you be welcome? This is an up-close-and-personal look at Britain between the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660 and the end of the century.