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The Rough Guide to The Loire Valley
Автор: McConnachie James Жанр: Rough Guides Издательство: Rough Guides Год: 2008 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20102010-07-23
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The Rough Guide to Loire Valley is your essential guide to the “garden of France.” Discover the spectacular châteaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeois paradise has on offer. Get clued-up… all the practical information you need for exploring the cultural landscape, sampling the regions wine, cycling and hot air ballooning, plus special tips on keeping the kids happy. Comprehensive reviews of where to find the finest cuisine, drink, and stay in all price ranges, plus the brand new “Authors’ Pick” feature will highlight the very best options. The guide also takes an informed look at the region’s rich history, fine wine and festivals and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.
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The Rough Guide to the Royals
Автор: McConnachie James Жанр: Rough Guides Издательство: Rough Guides Год: 2012 Страниц: 280 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20142016-03-12
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Britain's royals are the official face of the state and the centre of a worldwide media circus. This entertaining Rough Guide to the Royals explores the paradox of one of the world's oldest monarchies. It casts a quizzical eye over the current royal family, from former Olympic horse rider Anne and industry ambassador Andrew to current favourites William and Kate. It answers such burning questions as what they do, where they get their money from, how fundamentally British are they, and just who is twelfth in the line to the throne? (One-year-old Savannah Phillips is the answer.) It looks at the most extravagant royal ceremonies and the most controversial figures, from Henry VIII to the scandalous Caroline of Brunswick (who was banned from her husband's coronation but turned up anyway). The best and the worst monarchs are reassessed, with investigations into how the likes of alleged nephew-killer and hunchback, Richard III, achieved their villainous reputations. The image of the monarchy is also examined — whether it's in commemorative ceramics, respectful movies such as The King's Speech or more critical fare.
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