Sharing his intimate knowledge of Sicily, Raleigh Trevelyan adds immeasurably to the experience of visiting sites such as the Doric temples of SegestaSharing his intimate knowledge of Sicily, Raleigh Trevelyan adds immeasurably to the experience of visiting sites such as the Doric temples of Segesta and Agrigento, the Greco-Roman theatre at Taormina and the fine baroque architecture of Noto. Province by province he describes the island's landscape, monuments and treasures, while spicing his account with anecdotes and references from writers of past centuries. ...more
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The Greek File Images from a Mythic Land William Abranowicz Rizzoli 2001 Hardback
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Fish on Friday Feasting, Fasting and the Discovery of the New World Brian Fagan Basic 2006 Hardback
What gave Columbus the confidence to cross the Atlantic in 1492? As this remarkable history explains, it was the Catholic practice of abstaining from What gave Columbus the confidence to cross the Atlantic in 1492? As this remarkable history explains, it was the Catholic practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays. Encompassing religious history, boatbuilding, commerce and cutting-edge climate science, this dazzling book demonstrates how the need for fish - exacerbated by the onset of a 'mini Ice Age' in the 13th century - drove seamen ever further into the Atlantic until they reached Newfoundland banks, paving the way for the discovery of the Americas. ...more
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Karl Schlogel; Trans. Helen Atkins Reaktion 2005 Paperback
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Palladio's Rome A Translation of Andrea Palladio's Two Guidebooks to Rome Vaughan Hart; Peter Hicks Yale University Press 2009 Paperback Illustrated
The most influential architect of the Renaissance, Andrea Palladio (1508-80) also published two guidebooks to the wonders of Rome. One conducts the reThe most influential architect of the Renaissance, Andrea Palladio (1508-80) also published two guidebooks to the wonders of Rome. One conducts the reader through the Eternal City's classical antiquities, while the other follows pilgrim routes around its churches. Published together in translation, extensively illustrated with both historic prints and modern colour photographs, these scholarly yet accessible guides allow modern visitors to enjoy Rome just as their 16th century predecessors did. ...more
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James Boswell: The Journal of His German and Swiss Travels, 1764 The Journal of His German and Swiss Travels, 1764 James Boswell; Ed. Marlies K Danziger Edinburgh/Yale University Press 2008 Hardback
This first volume in the Yale Research Series of Boswell's journals covers his travels through the German and Swiss territories from mid- June 1764, aThis first volume in the Yale Research Series of Boswell's journals covers his travels through the German and Swiss territories from mid- June 1764, after law study in Utrecht, to New Year's Day 1765, when he crossed the Alps for the next stage of his European tour. This edition restores Boswell's spelling and punctuation, includes his 'Ten Lines a Day' poetry exercises and other writings, and provides an introduction and detailed notes. ...more
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Through the Eyes of the Vikings An Aerial Vision of Arctic Lands Robert B Haas National Geographic 2010 Hardback Illustrated
The Arctic is one of the most challenging environments of Earth, but also one of the most beautiful. The acclaimed photographer Robert Haas retraced tThe Arctic is one of the most challenging environments of Earth, but also one of the most beautiful. The acclaimed photographer Robert Haas retraced the course of the Vikings by helicopter to produce this series of more than 100 awe-inspiring aerial images - among them, the dazzling icescape of Glacier Bay, the yawning gorge of Storagil in Iceland, a lone wolf in the Mackenzie Mountains and mother and calf humpback whales in the electric-blue waters west of Greenland. ...more
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Through the Eyes of the Gods An Aerial Vision of Africa Robert B Haas National Geographic 2005 Hardback Illustrated
A trio of giraffes stand silhouetted against a sparkling lake in Botswana; a vast flock of flamingos assembles on a Kenyan shore; a herd of buffalo flA trio of giraffes stand silhouetted against a sparkling lake in Botswana; a vast flock of flamingos assembles on a Kenyan shore; a herd of buffalo flee a hunting lioness. Robert B Haas travelled the length and breadth of Africa by helicopter to capture this breathtaking collection of aerial photographs. They vividly evoke the continent's rich wildlife and landforms, from the geometric, almost abstract foothills of the Atlas Mountains to the sinuous sweep of a dune in Namibia. ...more
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Russia Since 1980 Wrestling with Westernization Steven Rosefielde; Stefan Hedlund Cambridge University Press 2008 Paperback
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Off the Map Tales of Endurance and Exploration Fergus Fleming Grove 2006 Paperback
Stanley The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer Tim Jeal Faber 2008 Paperback
In this sympathetic biography of Henry Morton Stanley, who famously asked, 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?', Tim Jeal takes issue with the portrayal of StIn this sympathetic biography of Henry Morton Stanley, who famously asked, 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?', Tim Jeal takes issue with the portrayal of Stanley as a cruel racist who tricked the Congolese chieftains into giving their lands to the Belgians. He argues that Stanley was a gentle and courageous if insecure man, who respected Africans and would not have been able to succeed in his expeditions without native support. ...more
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The River of Lost Footsteps A Personal History of Burma Thant Myint-U Faber 2008 Paperback
Written in 2007, when Burma's harsh dictatorship was unmoved by Western activists and sanctions, Myint-U's widely-acclaimed book draws on both his famWritten in 2007, when Burma's harsh dictatorship was unmoved by Western activists and sanctions, Myint-U's widely-acclaimed book draws on both his family's stories and his own years of hands-on political experience to present an illuminating account of how Burma's past informs its present, and of how the world might transform the country's future. ...more
William John Wills Pioneer of the Australian Outback John Van der Kiste History Press 2011 Paperback Illustrated
Setting off in August 1860, the Victorian Exploring Expedition aimed to cross Australia from south to north, Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It Setting off in August 1860, the Victorian Exploring Expedition aimed to cross Australia from south to north, Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It was led by Robert O'Hara Burke, with William John Wills as surveyor. This biography of Wills follows the expedition's arduous progress and examines how poor leadership, explosive characters and limited rations pushed the explorers to the limit. In 1861 the venture was declared a success, but only one man - and Wills's diaries - had survived. ...more
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