Western Europe

Gibbon ends his masterful history by charting the rise of the Turkish nation and the birth of the Ottoman Empire....

As much about the life of the city as it is about a life lived, sometimes, in the city, John Banville's "quasi-memoir" is as layered, emotionally rich, witty, and unexpected as any of his novels.....

You see, we know your trip begins before you even book your flight, and this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go and much, much more!...

"We are all travelers in the 'wilderness of the world' - travelers with a donkey." So Robert Louis Stevenson wrote to a friend on completing this enchanting account of a journey in rural France in 1878...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, French cooks began to claim central roles in defining and enforcing taste, as well as educating their diners to changing standards....

Leaving her garden to the mercy of the slugs, award-winning writer Alys Fowler set out in an inflatable kayak to explore Birmingham's canal network, full of little-used waterways....

In a series of revolts starting in 1820, four military officers rode forth on horseback from obscure European towns to bring political freedom and a constitution to Spain, Naples, and Russia....

Germany - the powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone - feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appearances, this is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain....

First published in 1864, this is a comprehensive history of the Holy Roman Empire by James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, a British academic, jurist, historian, and politician....

Frances and her husband share the essence of Tuscan life as they have lived it, with specific ideas and inspiration for listeners stateside to bring the beauty and spirit of Tuscany into their own home decor, meals, gardens, entertaining, and outlook on life....

Secret Palace Recipes from the British Royal Family is an enchanting cookbook that offers you a taste of palace life and a glimpse into royal culinary traditions spanning generations....

In Underground London, acclaimed travel writer Stephen Smith provides an alternative guide and history of the capital....

A comprehensive five-day travel guide to Rome, Italy, and unforgettable Italian travel....

Vienna, the Imperial City, is like one large museum. The Viennese Waltz, the Viennese strudel, the Viennese opera, the Viennese coffee...

The painful memories from her life back in Toronto will never be distant enough, but Katherine Price finds peace under the autumn sky in the South of France....

Cora is about to discover who she truly is. It’s the summer of 1913, and Cora Kensington’s life on the family farm has taken a dark turn.....

Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg in 1517 is one of the most famous events of Western history. But did it actually really happen? Leading Reformation historian Peter Marshall concludes that very probably, it did not....

How Do I Move To... Italy is one of a series of books that help digital nomads and future expats determine what they need to do to move to Italy.

Edinburgh is one of the best-kept secrets in the Great Britain. Most people tend to go to London or Dublin, ignoring this fantastic city. But Edinburgh has its own awesome atmosphere, where you will experience fantastic food, nightlife, art, and culture....

The "How Do I Move to Ireland" book provides information on Ireland's demographic statistics, social issues, housing availability, healthcare eligibility, cultural differences, and even how to bring your pet with you when you move....