The Rough Guide History Of Italy

Author : Jonathan Keates
Publisher : Rough Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781858288369
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide History of Italy written by Jonathan Keates and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pre-Roman tribes, through the centuries of the Empire and the Renaissance to the rise of fascism and the present-day nation of Berlusconi, Ferrari and Gucci, "The Rough Guide Chronicle: Italy" covers the history of the country concisely and readably. Illustrated throughout.

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Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839058978
Total Pages : 1757 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 1757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to Italy featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Italy, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Italy, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to Italy covers: Rome and Lazio, Piemonte and Valle D'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardy and the Lakes, Trentino Alto Adige, Venice and the Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Italy, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Sicily to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tuscany or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Rome. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Italy entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Italy give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sightseeing, wine tasting and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Rome, Liguria, Trentino and Venice's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Italy, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Italy, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Italy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cinque Terre and the spectacular Colosseum. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Emilia Romagna, Umbria, and many more locations in Italy, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Author : Robert Andrews
Publisher : Rough Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780241216224
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy written by Robert Andrews and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores Italian culture, history, architecture, art, music, politics, and customs while rating and reviewing accommodations, restaurants, attractions, shopping, and entertainment.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0241276470
Total Pages : 1521 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 1521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Italy is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's most appealing countries. From the top draws of Rome and Florence to the hidden corners of Friuli and Liguria, this guide will help you make the most of your trip to Italy. You will find all the detailed information you need, from vaporetto routes in Venice to hole-in-the-wall pizza joints in Naples to the best spot to watch the sunset on the Amalfi Coast. Be inspired to go diving in Sardinia, climbing on Mount Etna, windsurfing on Lake Garda, trekking in the Alps, beach-hopping in Puglia, wine tasting in Piemonte, or exploring in Sicily. Clear detailed listings will lead you to great accommodations, from boutique hotels and quirky bed and breakfasts to idyllic agriturismos and slick city apartments. You'll also discover the best atmospheric osterie, gourmet restaurants, and melt-in-your-mouth gelato. Readable accounts of Italy's history, art, and groundbreaking film industry will help you learn even more about this beautiful country. With full color throughout and crystal clear maps, The Rough Guide to Italy is your essential travel companion.

Author : Anne Saunders
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781540566041
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Travel Guide to World War II Sites in Italy written by Anne Saunders and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BOOK SHOWN ON THIS PAGE IS THE UPDATED AND EXPANDED SECOND EDITION, published in December 2016. This new version adds tours of WWII sites in Sicily/southern Italy, and updates the descriptions of WWII sites in central and northern Italy. It also adds locations along the Adriatic coast, where the Eighth Army fought many battles. Altogether the new edition describes almost 200 sites. The guidebook closes with excerpts from the journal of a prisoner of war who spent months in Italian POW camps. Please note that book reviews prior to December 2016 refer to the FIRST edition, published in 2010 and no longer in print (although some first-edition copies are still for sale on the Amazon website).

Author : Ros Belford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781858284132
Total Pages : 1118 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Italy written by Ros Belford and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Italy is your ultimate handbook to one of Europe''s most beautiful countries. From the capitoline museums in Rome and the stylish shops of Milan to eating Pizza in Naples and watching the spectacular Palio race in Siena, this guide captures all of Italy's highlights in a full colour introduction. The top hotels, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new 'Author's Pick' feature highlighting the very best options. The guide also takes a detailed look at Italy's history, art and groundbreaking film industry and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.The Rough Guide to Italy is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839058145
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italian Lakes (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical travel guide to the Italian Lakes featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in the Italian Lakes, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in the Italian Lakes, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to the Italian Lakes covers: Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Bergamo, Lake Isea, Brescia and Cremona, Lake Garda, Verona and Mantua Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Italian Lakes, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Lake Maggiore to family activities in child-friendly places, like Milan or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Verona. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including the Italian Lakes entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of the Italian Lakes give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for swimming, watersports and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Lake Orta, Lake Como, Bergamo, Lake Isea's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to the Italian Lakes, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS: Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in the Italian Lakes, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into the Italian Lakes, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Limone sul Garda and the spectacular Piazza del Duomo. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Brescia and Cremona, Mantua and many more locations in the Italian Lakes, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

Author : Ros Belford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781843534273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy written by Ros Belford and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitors flock to Italy for its culture, culinary pleasures and awe-inspiring sights. Tuscany alone has more classified historical monuments than any country in the world and Italy as a whole has the world's greatest concentration of art treasures. The Rough Guide's 41 "Things not to Miss" introduce the authors' highlights through stunning full-colour photos cross-referenced to the main section of the guide. The 'Basics' section covers all the pre-departure nitty-gritty to help you plan your trip and the 'Guide', the heart of the book, divided into user-friendly chapters gives accounts of towns, sights and reviews of places to eat, drink and stay all pinpointed on accompanying maps and street plans. There is detailed background on Italy's history, art, architecture and a thorough further reading section with reviews of dozens of books relating to the country.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781789194531
Total Pages : 1045 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 1045 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores Italian culture, history, architecture, art, music, politics, and customs while rating and reviewing accommodations, restaurants, attractions, shopping, and entertainment.