Best Of Eastern Europe - April 2024

Rick Steves Eastern Europe

From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Eastern Europe can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Eastern Europe you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending two weeks or more exploring Eastern EuropeRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle Quarte... [Read More]

• ASIN: 164171090X
• ASIN: 164171090X
• ISBN: 164171090X
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Rick Steves Best of Europe

Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe!Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyItineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and SwitzerlandRick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist trapsThe best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museumsTrip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631218034
• ASIN: 1631218034
• ISBN: 1631218034
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe

The walls of Eastern Europe have recently crumbled to reveal fascinating hidden cultures. To reflect this more open perspective, here is a collection of little-known folk tales from Poland, Slovakia, Russia, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and Romania. The seven elegantly told and beautifully illustrated tales create a timely collection to stimulate children's interest in their European neighbours.

• ASIN: 1845071476
• ASIN: 1845071476
• ISBN: 1845071476
• Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln Children's Bks

The Jews of Eastern Europe, 1772-1881 (Jewish Culture and Contexts)

In the nineteenth century, the largest Jewish community the modern world had known lived in hundreds of towns and shtetls in the territory between the Prussian border of Poland and the Ukrainian coast of the Black Sea. The period had started with the partition of Poland and the absorption of its territories into the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires; it would end with the first large-scale outbreaks of anti-Semitic violence and the imposition in Russia of strong anti-Semitic legislation. In the years between, a traditional society accustomed to an autonomous way of life would be transformed... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812219074
• ASIN: 0812219074
• ISBN: 0812219074
• Brand: Brand: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press

The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us (Wanderlearn Series)

Francis Tapon yearned for a European adventure, but Western Europe seemed too tame and passe. So he traveled for 3 years visiting every Eastern European country all 25 of them. The Hidden Europe cleverly mixes insightful facts with hilarious personal anecdotes. It's profound, yet light. Francis Tapon is a sharp observer who helps you distinguish a Latvian from a Lithuanian, while not confusing Slovenia with Slovakia. You'll also learn: - Why Baltic people are human squirrels. - When and why Poland disappeared from Europe. - Why Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia broke up. - Why Hungarians are re... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0976581221
• ASIN: 0976581221
• ISBN: 0976581221
• Manufacturer: WanderLearn

Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2007

Visit the historic thermal baths of Budapest, and the wonderful Art Noveau architecture of Prague. With Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2007, travelers can experience Rick's favorite destinations in Eastern Europe, including Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Krakow, Ljubljana, and Dubrovnik — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2007 includes:• Opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights• Friendly places to eat and sleep• Suggested day plans• Walking tours and trip itineraries• Clear instructions for s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1566918065
• ASIN: 1566918065
• ISBN: 1566918065
• Brand: Brand: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe

The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe is a lucid and authoritative guide to a full understanding of the complicated history of Eastern Europe. Addressing the need for a comprehensive map collection for reference and classroom use, this volume includes fifty two two-colour full page maps which are each accompanied by a facing page of explanatory text to provide a useful aid in physical geography and in an area's political development over time. The maps illustrate key moments in East European history from the Middle Ages to the present, in a way that is immediate and comprehen... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0312239858
• ASIN: 0312239858
• ISBN: 0312239858
• Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan

Rick Steves Eastern Europe

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Eastern Europe-including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. Explore Eastern Europe's top cities, from the romantic spires of Prague and the steamy thermal baths of Budapest to charming Kraków and laid-back Ljubljana. Enjoy the imperial sights of Vienna and walking tours of exotic Dubrovnik. Then delve into the region's natural wonders: hike through the waterfall wonderland at Plitvice Lakes National Park, drive the winding road to the Julian Alps, and watch the sun dip sl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631216139
• ASIN: 1631216139
• ISBN: 1631216139
• Brand: Rick Steves
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Garmin City Navigator Eastern Europe NT for Detailed Maps of Poland, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia (microSD/SD Card)

Everything you need to travel most of Eastern Europe is included in these highly detailed street maps. Load City Navigator Europe NT Northwest Eastern Europe directly to your device and navigate turn by turn to any address or intersection. Route to points of interest including restaurants, petrol stations, lodging, attractions and more. Coverage includes detailed maps of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. Powered by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data.

• ASIN: B000WJ0UDQ
• UPC: 999992291780
• ASIN: B000WJ0UDQ
• Brand: Garmin
• Manufacturer: Garmin

Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2006

Offering a charming introduction to European travel based on the popular PBS travel series, these entertaining travel guides provide inside information on where to visit, what to see and do, where to stay, great places to eat, and how to get around quickly and economically, along with a close-up look at local culture, self-guided walking tours, fun side trips and excursions, colorful maps, and more.

• ASIN: 1566917859
• ASIN: 1566917859
• ISBN: 1566917859
• Brand: Brand: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Eastern and Central Europe

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Eastern and Central Europe is your in-depth guide to the very best of this region. Make the most of your trip to Eastern and Central Europe with our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, your companion on a visit to Tallinn, Krakow, Prague, Budapest, Dubrovnik, or Ljubljana. Our guide is packed with recommendations for every city, including walking tours and national parks, plus scenic must-see sites like castles, churches, and museums. Find the best restaurants, bars, and cafes, and disc... [Read More]

• ASIN: 146542704X
• UPC: 790778027049
• ASIN: 146542704X
• ISBN: 9781465427045
• Brand: DK Eyewitness Travel
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Europe by Eurail 2019: Touring Europe by Train

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions. The book contains information readers need to enjoy visits in historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets on more than ninety rail trips starting from twenty-eight base cities located in twenty countries. Sample rail-tour itineraries combine several base cities and... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1493031767
• ASIN: 1493031767
• ISBN: 1493031767
• Manufacturer: Globe Pequot

A History of Eastern Europe: Crisis and Change

A History of Eastern Europe: Crisis and Change is a wide-ranging single volume history of the "lands between", the lands which have lain between Germany, Italy, and the Tsarist and Soviet empires. Bideleux and Jeffries examine the problems that have bedevilled this troubled region during its imperial past, the interwar period, under fascism, under communism, and since 1989. While mainly focusing on the modern era and on the effects of ethnic nationalism, fascism and communism, the book also offers original, striking and revisionist coverage of: * ancient and medieval times* the Hussite Revolut... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0415161126
• ASIN: 0415161126
• ISBN: 0415161126
• Brand: Routledge
• Manufacturer: Routledge

Muslim Lives in Eastern Europe: Gender, Ethnicity, and the Transformation of Islam in Postsocialist Bulgaria (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics)

Muslim Lives in Eastern Europe examines how gender identities were reconfigured in a Bulgarian Muslim community following the demise of Communism and an influx of international aid from the Islamic world. Kristen Ghodsee conducted extensive ethnographic research among a small population of Pomaks, Slavic Muslims living in the remote mountains of southern Bulgaria. After Communism fell in 1989, Muslim minorities in Bulgaria sought to rediscover their faith after decades of state-imposed atheism. But instead of returning to their traditionally heterodox roots, isolated groups of Pomaks embraced ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0691139555
• ASIN: 0691139555
• ISBN: 0691139555
• Brand: Brand: Princeton University Press
• Manufacturer: Princeton University Press

The Power of the Powerless: Citizens Against the State in Central Eastern Europe

Designed as an introduction to emergency management, this book includes pieces on: social, political, and fiscal aspects of risk management; land-use planning and building code enforcement regulations; insurance issues; emergency management systems; and managing natural and manmade disasters.

• ASIN: 0873327616
• ASIN: 0873327616
• ISBN: 9780873327619
• Brand: Brand: M E Sharpe Inc
• Manufacturer: Routledge

Best Gypsy Music from Eastern Europe

Gypsy music has a certain fascination, a mystery of far-away places, a kind of longing, a sadness but often such exuberant and fiery enthusiasm as to make the listeners hearts pound and feet tap. Gypsy

• UPC: 612614390

The Best of Jewish Short Stories from Eastern Europe and Beyond Cassettes (7)

• UPC: 193308269718
• Category: CDs
• Price: 13 USD

The Best of Jewish Short Stories From Eastern Europe and Beyond

• UPC: 143021653475
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 29 USD

Rick Steves Best of Eastern Europe 2007

• UPC: 193302509584
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

The Best of Talmanac (1964) - Stories about Eastern Europe, The UN, Giving, etc

• UPC: 312915376952
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 2 USD

Best of Eastern Europe by Rick Steves; Cameron Hewitt

• UPC: 143533175919
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

Various - Best of Unblocked: Music of Eastern Europe ** Free Shipping**

• UPC: 233541549875
• Category: CDs
• Price: 6 USD

THE BEST OF JEWISH SHORT STORIES FROM EASTERN EUROPE & BEYOND 2 CD SET -NYBC

• UPC: 283597309567
• Category: CDs
• Price: 35 USD

Best of Eastern Europe 2007 by Rick Steves; Cameron Hewitt

• UPC: 143058092162
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

The Best of Jewish Short Stories from Eastern Europe & Beyond - 2 CD Set

• UPC: 362651366541
• Category: CDs
• Price: 12 USD

The Best of Jewish Short Stories from Eastern Europe & Beyond 2 CD SET - NYBC

• UPC: 293354745223
• Category: CDs
• Price: 15 USD