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Buenos Aires

Whether for tango, football or art, passions in Buenos Aires run high. The largest city in Argentina, it is chaotic and lively, dangerous and cosmopolitan, and presents seemingly unlimited attractions for tourists. This book provides a view into the city today, and into its past. Europeans colonized Buenos Aires in the 16th century, and from this modest start it had boomed by the end of the nineteenth century. Its history is one of excesses and swings between authoritarian and democratic governments. By examining Buenos Aires` past, we can appreciate what remains as story, urban myth, or reality. Jason Wilson explores the history behind the monuments, buildings, and people of the city. Essays on present-day Buenos Aires - its parks, cemeteries, museums and bookshops - reveal
what makes the city tick, while listings provide handy references for the traveler. Buenos Aires, one of the first titles in the innovative `CityScopes` series, is an authoritative introduction and intimate guide to the past and present of a vibrant, fascinating city.
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Whether for tango, football or art, passions in Buenos Aires run high. The largest city in Argentina, it is chaotic & lively, dangerous & cosmopolitan, & presents seemingly unlimited attractions for tourists. This book provides a view into the city today, & into its past. Europeans colonized Buenos Aires in the 16th century, & from this modest start it had boomed by the end of the nineteenth century. Its history is one of excesses & swings between authoritarian & democratic governments. By examining Buenos Aires` past, we can appreciate what remains as story, urban myth, or reality. Jason Wilson explores the history behind the monuments, buildings, & people of the city. Essays on present-day Buenos Aires
- its parks, cemeteries, museums & bookshops
- reveal what makes the city tick, while listings provide handy references for the traveler. Buenos Aires, one of the first titles in the innovative ` City Scopes` series, is an authoritative introduction & intimate guide to the past & present of a vibrant, fascinating city.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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