England - Books


Frommer's England 2011: with Wales (Frommer's Complete) [Paperback] Darwin Porter (Author)
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Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's England 2011 features gorgeous color maps, a detachable foldout map of London, and details on all of the country's top cities, villages, gardens, countryside destinations, and more.

Frommer's England 2011 details the best overall travel experiences, from pub crawls to antique shopping to theater-going; the best of literary England (Stratford-upon-Avon, Jane Austen country, and more); the best ancient and Roman sites, including Roman baths and "Hadrian's Wall"; the best museums and galleries, from the Tate Modern to the National Museum of Wales; and the best hotels and restaurants in all price categories. You'll also find over 130 pages devoted to the best of London, including the best nearby driving tours and day trips by train.

It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail, including updated addresses and exact prices. Read an in-depth guide to England's art and architecture, and get the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes.

 

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Lonely Planet England (Country Guide) [Paperback] David Else (Author)

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Nobody covers the world like Lonely Planet.' --New York Post, May 2004
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Discover England

Sleep inside the prehistoric stone circle at Avebury
Test your stamina with a night out on the town in Newcastle
Learn to tell your Greene King from your Black Sheep as you develop a love of real ale
Break in your new hiking boots on the Coast to Coast walk across northern England

In This Guide:

Eight authors, over 180 days of in-country research, 78 detailed maps
Full-color chapter on England's great outdoors
Interviews with a top chef, a pioneering city mayor and a York ghost-tour guide
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com

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England: An Illustrated History (Illustrated Histories) [Hardcover] Henry Weisser (Author)
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English history is a rich and complex subject that has had a major influence on the development of the language, laws, institutions, practices and ideas of many countries throughout the world. Just how did all of this originate over the centuries in this pleasant, green kingdom? This concise, illustrated volume traces the story from England's most distant past to the present day, highlighting important political and social developments, cultural achievements, and persons and events that have helped to make England's history so rich and colourful. This is a book for students, travellers, or those simply interested in England's vast heritage. About the Author Henry Weisser is Professor of History at Colorado State University specialising in British and Irish history. He received his doctorate degree from Columbia University and has visited Wales many times, often bringing groups of American students with him. He is the author of nine books and lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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The Rough Guide to England 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) [Paperback]
Robert Andrews (Author), Jules Brown (Author), Phil Lee (Author), Rob Humphreys (Author)

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Product Description Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to England, the ultimate companion to this stunning country. The full-colour section introduces England’s highlights, from afternoon tea at the Ritz to the beautiful North York Moors and punting on the Cam. Clue-up on all the top sights from the spectacular Tate Modern and the Baltic Centre in Newcastle to the Notting Hill Carnival and the beautiful Dorset coast. The guide takes a detailed look at England’s history, literature, politics and cultural life with a brand new section on music and expert background on everything from English beer to Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. There''s plenty of practical advice for experiencing the great outdoors, from cycling coast to coast, to hiking in the Yorkshire Dales; information on all the best accommodation, transportation and restaurants plus lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Explore every corner of England with the clearest maps of any guide.

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