By the late fifteenth century Ottoman Turkish mastery of the Eastern Mediterranean was nearly complete. However, the tiny island of Rhodes, just a few kilometres from the south-west coast of Turkey, remained a thorn in their side. Home to the walled headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, a crusading Order of ”warrior monks”, Rhodes was besieged for three months by the full might of the Turkish army & artillery in 1480, but emerged undefeated. The Ottomans would inevitably return, so the Hospitallers strengthened & adapted their fortifications & defences in preparation for another siege. The Ottomans attacked again in 1522 &, after six months, captured Rhodes but were unable to defeat the Hospitallers who were allowed to leave with their lives, arms & possessions. Why were the Knights Hospitaller able to remain undefeated against the most powerful military force in the world? & what changes were made to the fortifications of their island stronghold? This book uniquely uses the eyewitness accounts, surviving guns & extant walls to deconstruct the story of these two sieges in detail, & uses these events as a backdrop to explore the wider relationship between the development of gunpowder weapons & the fortifications built to defend against them. Including detailed appendices with a wealth of images of the cannon & walls, this book will fascinate not only visitors to Rhodes, but also those who are interested in the art of medieval warfare. ...

Rhodes in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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Rhodes on a large indexed map from Freytag & Berndt, including a booklet with multilingual descriptions of the island’s main sights. Although the scale is 1:50, 000 & the map is contoured, it is better suited for exploring the island by car rather than for hiking. Coverage

Includes:: Symi & Halki with Alimia, shown on separate insets. Contours enhanced by bold relief shading & colouring indicating woodlands show the topography. Road network

Includes:: local tracks & gives distances on most routes. Scenic routes are prominently highlighted. Large icons indicate various places of interest, highlighting locations with are given multilingual descriptions in the booklet attached to the map cover. The map has a 5-km UTM grid, plus margin tick & crosshairs for latitude & longitude at intervals of 2’. The booklet also

Includes:: an index plus a street plan of central Rhodes Town with its historic Old City. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.







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Rhodes in a series of handy holiday pocket maps from Freytag & Berndt covering popular islands & other seaside destinations in Europe. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights. On one side is a road map with icons highlighting numerous places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, sport & recreational facilities, marinas & beaches, architectural & historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Most titles also include a small street plan of the central area in the main town. The map &, if appropriate, the street plan are annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. Also provided is a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The fruit of the studies of scholar Cecil Torr, this guide was first published in 1887 & is a major account of Byzantine & Medieval Rhodes. The new edition is an ideal companion to the traveller who wants to read more than what a normal reference guide will say about the rich history of Rhodes. ...

The Marco Polo Guide to Rhodes is the perfect companion for your trip to Rhondes, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Rhodes. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Rhodes: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Rhodes with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this beautiful Greek island has to offer... Marco Polo Rhodes guides you along spectacular coasts for windsurfing & relaxing between glorious bays, to ancient monuments such as the Lindos Acropolis, & the splendid legacies of the numerous European powers that left their mark here, primarily in the lively capital with its magnificent Old Town. As the most popular of all Greek holiday islands, Rhodes has numerous attractions for vacationers: water sports & mountain biking can be just as much a part of your holiday as great cuisine, hip beach bars & romantic sunsets... This is Rhodes! Your Marco Polo Rhodes Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful isl&, from deserted beaches to where the in-crowd meet. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Rhodes experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Rhodes on foot, by car or by bike. Discover breath-taking archeological sites, small isolated villages, quaint coffee houses, authentic tavernas & fantastic beaches with these inspirational itineraries. Rhodes in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Rhodes

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Greek phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Rhodes to show you around this fabulous Greek isl&. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Rhodes has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
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Rhodes in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

” Berlitz Pocket Guide Rhodes” is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly detail alongside vivid photography. Rhodes is a fascinating island with a diverse cultural heritage, the largest in Greece`s Dodecanese, & only 10 nautical miles from the Turkish coast. We guide you round the entire isl&, from the spectacle of Rhodes Old Town, with its immense citadel & three natural harbours, to its Knights` castles & beautiful beaches. Handy maps on the cover help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Rhodes` Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour. The What to Do chapter offers a selection of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife & shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the island`s history, local wine, & ideas for excursions to neighbouring islands & Turkey. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants in Rhodes & an A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Rhodes is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly detail alongside vivid photography. Rhodes is a fascinating island with a diverse cultural heritage, the largest in Greece's Dodecanese, & only 10 nautical miles from the Turkish coast. We guide you round the entire isl&, from the spectacle of Rhodes Old Town, with its immense citadel & three natural harbours, to its Knights' castles & beautiful beaches. Handy maps on the cover help you get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Rhodes' Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour. The What to Do chapter offers a selection of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife & shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the island's history, local wine, & ideas for excursions to neighbouring islands & Turkey. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants in Rhodes & an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. ...