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If you're tired of summer crowds in Paris, standing 10-deep to see the Mona Lisa, waiting in long lines to ascend the Eiffel Tower. . .you may want to travel in France differently. With a road trip! Discover the amazing variety France offers as you hit the open highways. Explore and experience your own adventure. This guide will take you to various regions of France: Brittany, Alsace, Bordeaux, Provence, Central France, along the Spanish border, Normandy,...
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Tension and rivalry between France and Germany shaped the history of Western Europe in the century from 1860. Three times that hostility led to war and the invasion of France - in 1870, 1914 and 1940. The outcomes of the battles that followed reset the balance of power across the continent. Yet the German invasions tend to be viewed as separate events, in isolation, rather than as connected episodes in the confrontation between the two nations. Douglas...
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Embark on a captivating literary voyage through the enchanting streets of Paris. This is a mesmerizing exploration of the City of Lights that goes beyond the clichés and delves into the heart and soul of this iconic metropolis. As you turn the pages, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Parisian culture, where history, art, and romance seamlessly intertwine. Join our intrepid travelers as they wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of...
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The action-packed story of the WWII aviators known as the "362nd Suicide Outfit," including 150 photographs.
During World War II, the Ninth Air Force comprised air-to-ground aviators, charged with destroying the enemy close to the front and below the clouds, often bringing them face to face with their German opponents.
The 362nd Fighter Group, led by two very different leaders-the tough disciplinarian Col. Morton Magoffin and later the beloved motivator...
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It has been widely accepted that Western civilization started around 4 thousand years ago, or 4 tya, in ancient Greece. It is also known that ancient Greece inherited much from the preceding Mesopotamia Civilization of 6 tya.European and western civilizations did indeed learn much from Mesopotamia, the fertile crescent in the Middle East, the strip of land above the Persian Gulf, where the Sumerians, Assyrians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Hittites, and...
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On 9 April 1953 an attractive twenty-one-year-old woman went missing from her family home in Rome. Thirty-six hours later her body was found washed up on a neglected beach at Tor Vaianica. Some said it was suicide; others, a tragic accident. Darker murmurs blamed her death on a drug-fuelled orgy that had gone horribly wrong. The crime gripped the nation. And some were determined to find out the truth of what had happened: the mystery took them from...
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Auf Gipfeln und Gabeln, in Strandkörben, Seilbahnen und Theatersesseln, im Wald und auf Wellen hat Nicole Quint 50 gute Gründe gefunden, um nähere Bekanntschaft mit der schönsten Stadt der Schweiz zu schließen – Luzern. Der bloße Name beschwört Bilder vom blendend blauen Vierwaldstättersee und schneegekrönten Voralpen herauf und wie jeder fabelhafte Magier, der stets noch ein weiteres Kaninchen aus seinem Hut zaubern kann, überrascht auch...
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Get the Summary of William Lewis Manly's Death Valley in '49 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Death Valley in '49" is an autobiographical account by William Lewis Manly, detailing his experiences during the California Gold Rush. Born into a modest farming family, Manly's early life was characterized by hard work and self-reliance. In 1829, his family moved westward to Michigan, where they continued farming......
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Get the Summary of James Donovan's A Terrible Glory in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Terrible Glory" by James Donovan recounts the events leading up to and including the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. The book delves into the complex interactions between the United States military and the Plains Indians, particularly the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne, as the U.S. expanded westward....
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The Peace of Thorn was a peace treaty formally ending the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War between allied Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on one side, and the Teutonic Knights on the other. It was signed on February 1, 1411 in Thorun, one of the southernmost cities of the Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights.The Peace of Thorn was not politically stable. It took two other brief wars to solve the territorial disputes between the powers. However, large...
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55 Mikroabenteuer in und um Dresden auszuwählen, fällt schwer – denn es gibt so viel zu sehen! Im Stadtzentrum liegen sagenhafte Schätze gleich neben köstlichen Erinnerungen an Dresdens glorreiche Zeiten als Schokoladenhauptstadt Europas, eine falsche Moschee bildet die Kulisse des größten deutschen Freiluftkinos und am idyllischen Elbufer radelt man an Schlossruinen, Schlachthöfen und tutenden Schaufelraddampfern vorbei, bis man (s)ein Blaues...
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850 Jahre nachdem Kaiser Barbarossa die Gebeine der Heiligen drei Könige in die Domstadt brachte, erkunden Caspar, Melchior und Balthasar Köln. Dabei entdecken sie, dass das Römische Reich schon vor ihnen hier war, dass das Kölsch nicht das einzige Wässerchen ist, das diese Stadt hervorbringt, dass von hier aus Karneval und Kanzler auszogen und dass ein Geißbock mit seinem Verein schon viel Freud und Leid erleben durfte.Entdecken Sie die Rheinmetropole...
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What does it feel like to create a life on your terms? Where your health, relationships, finances and mindset are all supercharged with positive momentum and intent?
The 4 Pillars offers a template on how to shape your life towards fulfilment in these areas; where you learn to master your health, take control of your relationships, grow your finances and develop a clear and positive mindset.
The 4 Pillars is your roadmap to a better life.
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München hat eigentlich alles. Ist manchmal Dorf und trotzdem 1,5-Millionen-Stadt. Sie hat mit der Wiesn das größte und das perfekte Volksfest. Der FC Bayern gehört zu den besten Fußballmannschaften der Welt. Kultur und Lifestyle spielen ebenfalls auf höchstem Niveau, die Lebensqualität in dieser Stadt sowieso. Sogar „nackert" baden darf man mitten im Englischen Garten, dem größten Stadtpark der Welt. Aber es gibt auch das Bodenständige,...
55) Venecia
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Venecia es única, quizá porque ha cambiado tan poco a lo largo de los siglos. Para los millones de personas que la visitan representa, además, un destino mítico: el carnaval, los canales, su arquitectura inmutable, el teatro de la Fenice y sus innumerables museos. Si el lector viaja por primera vez a Venecia, entre sus manos tiene la guía perfecta para empezar a conocerla, siguiendo los itinerarios más habituales que aquí se detallan para no...
56) París
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Esta guía de París recopila lo mejor de la capital francesa para sacar el máximo provecho a una escapada de varios días. Se detallan las visitas imprescindible en la ciudad y muchos otros puntos de interés cercanos a cada una de ellas, se lleva de la mano al visitante a través de tres recorridos urbanos marcados y explicados sobre mapas, se recomiendan restaurantes especialmente seleccionados para esta guía, así como tiendas de interés para...
57) Viena
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El nombre de Viena tiene resonancias imperiales. Pero también suena a música, a óperas de Mozart, a sinfonías de Beethoven y a valses de la familia Strauss. Es una ciudad que encarna la tradición en su máxima expresión, pero que no quiere quedarse encerrada en la nostalgia. De ahí ese dinamismo que lo impregna todo y hace que lo antiguo y lo nuevo se den la mano tanto en la calle como en los espacios museísticos, en las vías comerciales...
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Los trabajos reunidos en este libro están conectados por una coordenada común: la historia sociocultural de la política. Política y cultura pueden parecer distantes en una primera mirada, pero la interacción de ideas y valores con las necesidades de los poderes políticos resulta un campo fundamental para la mejor comprensión de las sociedades modernas.
Desde orientaciones diferentes y con metodologías diversas, los autores que colaboran en...
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Lonely Planet's Slovenia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover buzzy Ljubljana, dip a toe in the electric-blue water of Lake Bled, be stunned by natural beauty; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Slovenia and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Slovenia Travel Guide:
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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of history. This immersive book is your passport to the enchanting city of Rome, Italy, where the echoes of the past resonate in every cobblestone and every ancient monument. In this meticulously crafted exploration, Peter Mills takes you on a vivid and personal adventure, revealing the secrets of Rome's unparalleled cultural richness, architectural marvels, and the pulsating energy that defines...
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