Ever since the days of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has cast its spell over the British. Attracted by the perfect combination of history, art, architecture, superb natural beauty & weather
- not to mention magnificent traditions of food & drink
- British visitors & residents have been at times so numerous that the local word for foreigners was simply `gli inglesi`
- `the English`. Currently over 10 000 Britons live there, not to mention the huge numbers who travel there for holidays. What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? To answer this question Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany`s past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization in the seventh century BC through the rise of the powerful medieval communes of Arezzo, Luca, Pisa & Florence, & the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he underlines both the area`s regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Insightful, readable & imbued with the author`s own enthusiasm for Tuscany, this book

Includes:: a wealth of information not found in tourist guides, & is the only modern history of the area available in English.




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” Tuscany is a region of the soul. It is impossible to regard it as a simple geographical location, to be merely ”visited”. Tuscany must be felt, lived, loved.”
- Giorgio De Martino. At the heart of every Tuscan there is a pride for their region & an incredible sense of responsibility & love for their surroundings. From the minute they look out of their windows in the morning to the last nightcap at the bar, Tuscans, like most Italians, are immersed in food. In Tuscany, Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi take readers on a culinary journey through a Tuscan day. The pace of both life & cooking in Tuscany is slow & calm. Breakfasts are considered, lunch often eaten at home with family, & weekend dinners a feast. Try the Black Kale Bruschetta, a Farro, Courgette, Mint & Walnut Salad, & the Cheat`s Spaghetti with Clams. In Tuscany, there is a dolci (dessert) for every month of the year, & Katie & Giancarlo do not disappoint. Set against a backdrop of undulating hills, Tuscany takes you on a culinary journey across this diverse landscape, exploring the traditions & cooking techniques that make this food so extraordinary.
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Tuscia in northern Lazio, bordering Tuscany & Umbria, on a detailed, indexed road map with five sightseeing tours, each annotated on the reverse with list of historical monuments & numerous photos. The map has cartography similar to the publishers ...

Tuscia in northern Lazio, bordering Tuscany & Umbria, on a detailed, indexed road map with five sightseeing tours, each annotated on the reverse with list of historical monuments & numerous photos. The map has cartography similar to the publishers’ map of Viterbo in their provincial series & covers broadly the same area, i.e. the whole of the Viterbo province with a part of Umbria around Orvieto. Road network

Includes:: dirt tracks & local railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark the area’s architectural & historical heritage, public gardens, tourist information offices, etc. An overprint highlights five sightseeing routes & on the reverse of the map each route has a list of churches, villas, castles, museums, etc. The map has relief shading with spot heights. Protected areas are prominently Although strictly speaking not a hiking map due to its scale, in the absence of more detailed walking maps of this area it provides a good alternative, with an overprint for the local section of Via Francigena plus Via dei Briganti.

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Plans: Dungarven Harbour Waterford Harbour Youghal Harbour Cork Lower Harbour Cork to East Ferry Marina Crosshaven Kinsale Harbour Dunmore East Harbour Kilmore 2011 edition

Includes:: revised depths in approaches to Kinsale Harbour, Waterford Harbour & Cork Harbour.

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Find out about the most famous Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, & make your own model of his tomb. This work

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Accompany Howard Carter on his 1920s expedition to the Valley of the Kings, & witness the incredible discovery of Tutankhamun`s tomb. As Carter unearths each room in the tomb, the fabulous treasures & Tutankhamun`s mummy itself, we get an amazing insight into the life & beliefs of this famous boy king & his kingdom. Fabulous pop ups, pull-tabs & paper engineered wizardry throughout, give a unique 3D experience as you learn all about the secrets & treasures of Ancient Egypt. ...

The only guide you`ll need for getting around Kyoto & Nara. Everything you need is in this one convenient package; including a large pull-out map! This brand new Japan travel guide by award-winning author Rob Goss, a longtime Japan resident, is designed for people with limited time. It covers not only the unique UNESCO World Heritage sites but also bustling Nishiki-koji street market & many smaller shrines & temples where enchanting moss & tree gardens lie hidden behind high stone walls. The list of things to do & see in Kyoto & Nara is literally endless, which is why you need an experienced author to point the way. Key features of this travel pack include: Kyoto & Nara`s Best Sights highlights the top 11 things to see & do, from strolling the meditative grounds of Ginkaku-ji temple & contemplating the cryptic design of Ryoan-ji`s Zen rock garden to exploring the bamboo grove in Arashiyama & enlivening the senses with a wander around Nishiki-koji food market. Exploring Kyoto & Nara takes you deep into the two former capitals with eight day-by-day guides, one day starting with a walk among the teahouses & geisha-houses of Gion & finishing in the sprawling grounds of Nijo Castle; other days taking in sights such as the gilded temple of Kinkaku-ji & the gardens of Daitoku-ji, or exploring the cluster of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nara. Author`s Recommendations gives specific details on the best hotels & restaurants; the most kid-friendly activities; the best night spots; the top shopping areas; the best museums & galleries; the best cultural experiences, & the best festivals. Travel Practicalities provides essential information to make your trip go smoothly, from useful Japanese phrases & websites to information on money, transportation, travel visas, & much more. Easy-to-use & easy to carry, Tuttle Travel Pack Kyoto & Nara is packed with invaluable information, detailed maps, great photography, & tips on how to make the most of your stay while avoiding all of the fuss. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Tuva Republic Road Atlas in a series of detailed atlases of the administrative provinces of the Russian Federation from Roskartografia, with road information shown on a topographic base. Road network

Includes:: minor local roads, service stations, & distances between junctions. Colour coding distinguishes between federal roads & those which are the responsibility of local government. In many areas tracks & footpaths are included. The atlases also show railway lines, as well as inland waterways with locations of locks & the direction of the current. Cities & towns are marked according to the size of their population. Symbols indicate natural landmarks, post offices, hospitals & other facilities, museums, monuments, etc. Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals & spot heights. Each atlas has an index &

Includes:: an administrative map of the region & a key to Russian road signs. In some atlases coverage is provided only for the areas with roads & not for the whole province. Please see individual descriptions or images of the area coverage supplied with each title. All place names are in the Cyrillic alphabet & the text, including map legends, is in Russian only. In this title: basic street plan of Kysyl at 1:50, 000.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: Supplies are very erratic & no delivery date can be guaranteed for titles currently not in stock. Also, we occasionally receive copies with different covers or in different sizes to those indicated on our website. But the cartography & basic information remains as described above.




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