Spain, 1001 Sights
Spain, 1001 Sights

Author: James Maxwell Anderson

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 0919813933

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This unique historical and archaeological guidebook to Spain introduces the reader and traveller to the very foundations of the modern state from the earliest period down to medieval Moslem and Christian societies.

Portugal, 1001 Sights
Portugal, 1001 Sights

Author: James Maxwell Anderson

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1895176417

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This book is for the traveller/reader who wants to learn more about Portugal in its historical context. Use it as a field manual to see all you can of the ancient heritage and as a handy reference if you cannot visit the sites but wish to know more of what Portugal has to offer than can be found in other travel books. This unique archaeological and historical guidebook introduces the reader and the traveller to the foundations of the modern state from the earliest period down to mediaeval times and includes maps and photos. Historical sites are identified, described and located in relation to their historical period and guides are provided to their in situ remains. Travel with the authors to visit Paleolithic rupestrian paintings, ancient Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Bronze Age fortified villages, tombs (dolmens, tholos, cists), Celtic (Iron Age) settlements or castros, Roman towns, villas and necropoli, Paleo-Christian churches and cemeteries, and Moslem castles.

France, 1001 Sights
France, 1001 Sights

Author: James Maxwell Anderson

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1552380424

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This distinctive historical and archaeological guidebook to France introduces the reader and traveller to the palpable remains of past cultures that shaped the development of the modern country. This book can be used as a field manual to readily find and explore France's ancient heritage or as a reference for those who cannot visit the sites but are interested in the legacy of the past.

The Rough Guide to Spain
The Rough Guide to Spain

Author: Simon Baskett

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1176

ISBN-13: 9781843532613

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Presents a guide to traveling in Spain, providing an introduction to the country with advice on planning a visit, and discussing the attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping, and entertainment venues of Madrid and other cities and regions. Includes maps and photographs.

The Rough Guide to Spain
The Rough Guide to Spain

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 1277

ISBN-13: 024120576X

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The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off Gaudí's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants. Make the most of your holiday with the Rough Guide to Spain.

The Rough Guide to Spain
The Rough Guide to Spain

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Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-04

Total Pages: 1285

ISBN-13: 1409359018

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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate guide to one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting countries. Expert authors lift the lid on the famous cities, buildings, sights and natural attractions, from the dazzling Gaudí buildings in Barcelona to the dramatic mountains of the Pyrenees. Whether you're looking for a boutique hotel in Madrid, a hidden corner in Moorish Andalucia, a hip beach resort on the costas or the latest fashionable restaurant to emerge from the Basque country, you'll find it in the Rough Guide. Each region is brought to life with inspiring photography and clear, colourful maps, while honest, up-to-date reviews search out the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range. Budget travellers, city-break weekenders, hikers and drivers will all find something to inspire them in this definitive guide.