This title deals with the art of folding adorning & embellishing. A fascinating introduction charts the story of napery its etiquette & fashions followed by inspirational projects for folding decorating & embellishing napkins. It

Includes:: styles & looks to suit every design theme & table concept from a simple summery blue-&-white outdoor meal to shimmering flower-adorned napkins for a wedding. It shows you how to make all the classical napkin folds: turn a crisp square of damask into the Cable the French Lily the Cockscomb the Mitre the Double Swan & more. It

Includes:: step-by-step projects throughout with easy-to-follow diagrams for all the folds while 250 stunning photographs show how to create & style the designs & how to develop your own ideas. Here are fabulous table-setting ideas that make the most of the napkins potential. Using ribbons trims flowers & ornamentation this collection of projects

Includes:: innovative & beautiful ways to roll fold trim knot embroider & decorate napkins. Ideas for displaying napkins include the simple & the complex: take a few moments to wrap a ribbon around a softly rolled napkin or carefully create a classic napkin fold in crisp white linen. Throughout the book the stunning photography shows you how to turn an ordinary eating event into something special with ideas for picnics parties feasts & festivals as well as sophisticated suggestions to suit your menu. This glorious book inspires a fresh look at the square of fabric that with thought & creativity can convey such style.





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The Amalfi Coast offers a wide range of holiday choices: from relaxing on the beach to nature trips & spa breaks to cultural experiences. Baedeker; the most famous & cherished travel brand in the world pleased to add this exciting new title to its innovative series. This superb full-colour illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective & a large fully-indexed pull-out map. Additional detailed maps & plans can also be found throughout the guide clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay & the top places to eat & drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights & top attractions in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are great practical travel tips covering accommodation & food & drink for all budgets entertainment sport transport & health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet means that you can keep the guide & map together & ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
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Emperors writers composers: Naples Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast have seduced them all. Volcanic & irrepressibly vivacious this jumble of palaces ruins & coastal perfection will hook you too. Christian Bonetto Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside this book 1 active volcano 2 expert authors 260 km of coastline 3 000 years of history Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools ...

With a new introduction by Andrew Roberts. A penetrating interpretation... No one with a serious interest in the Napoleonic period can afford to ignore it.
- Times Literary Supplement Whether viewed as an inspired leader or obsessed tyrant Napoleon has divided opinion for over 200 years. Few individuals have left such a mark on history. Georges Lefebvres classic work published in Routledge Classics in one paperback volume in English for the first time is a definitive portrait of the Napoleonic era. Lefebvres history sweeps us from the lightning coup detat of 18 Brumaire in 1799 to his final downfall amidst the wheatfields of Waterloo. More than a biography it is a brilliant survey of the turbulent age Napoleon inaugurated in his attempt to redraw the map of Europe from the Peninsular War to the invasion of Russia. The cast

Includes:: his antagonists -- Pitt the Younger Wellington Metternich & Tsar Alexander -- & his allies -- the wily Minister of Police Fouche & Talleyrand the Prince of Diplomats. Lefebvres account is equally clear-eyed about Napoleons genius & his flaws. Napoleons determination to emulate Caesar & Augustus condemned Europe to more than a decade of war & economic crisis but he also built an empire introducing educational administrative & financial initiatives that are still in place today. Georges Lefebvre (1877-1959) One of the foremost historians of the Twentieth Century & known as the historians historian he held the chair of the French Revolution at the Sorbonne. His The French Revolution is also available in Routledge Classics.


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On a cold December day in 1840 Parisians turned out in force to watch as the body of Napoleon was solemnly carried on a riverboat from Courbevoie on its final journey to the Invalides. In this book Alan Forrest tells the remarkable story of how the son of a Corsican attorney became the most powerful man in Europe: a man whose charisma & legacy have endured since his lonely death on the Island of St Helena. Forrest cuts away the many layers of myth that have grown up around Napoleon a man who mixed history & legend promiscuously. Drawing on original research & his own distinguished background in French history Forrest undercuts the ' Great Man' theory of history to demonstrate that Napoleon was as much a product of his times as he was their creator. ...

About the series The Access to History series is the most popular & trusted series for advanced level history students offering: ? Authoritative engaging & accessible content ? Comprehensive coverage of the new 2008 AS & A level specifications ? Design features study guides & web support to help students achieve exam success. Napoleon France & Europe Third Edition This new edition traces the changes that took place in France between 1795 & 1815. It begins with Napoleons rise to power his consolidation & maintenance of power & the creation of the Napoleonic Empire. Napoleons downfall is analysed in detail & historiographical interpretations of key Napoleonic policies are explained & assessed. Throughout the book key dates terms & issues are highlighted & historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge & understanding of the period & exam-style questions & tips written by examiners provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. ...

Napoleon Bonaparte entered the World stage in 1793 at the siege of Toulon. This book covers the period of 1796 to 1815 from Napoleons classic victories in Italy up to the point of his defeat at Waterloo. Napoleon created twenty-six Marshals in all & the tapestry of the book is wound around these men their inter-personal relationships their successes together their constant bickering & their eventual failure. With Marshal jostling with Marshal for power & influence; to say nothing of aggrandisement it is surprising that Napoleon succeeded to the extent that he did. The book tells the complete story of the Napoleonic Wars but using the Marshals as the pivot around which the narrative unfolds it presents a different & interesting focus enabling the reader to see Napoleon from an unusual angle. The book proceeds chronologically providing a first-class read & a superb account of the Napoleonic Wars. This new edition is illustrated with contemporary portraits & engravings. Although A. G. Macdonell was best known as a journalist & satirist he was extremely well-educated & had a passion for history especially the Napoleonic period. Having been a gunnery officer in the First World War he was able empathise with his subject the little gunner corporal to a degree that is not shared by armchair historians. ...