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Budapest sans pareil. Endroits uniques, recoins caches et objets
insolites entraine, en de brefs chapitres faciles a lire, a la
decouverte de Budapest, ville tres prisee des touristes francais.
Le guide s'adresse aussi bien aux voyageurs desireux d'echapper a
la foule, qu'aux amoureux de cette grande capitale d'Europe
centrale qui croient deja bien la connaitre. Il offre aussi une
introduction substantielle a l'histoire singuliere des Hongrois
ainsi qu'a leur culture L'ecrivain britannique et " explorateur
urbain " Duncan J. D. Smith est l'auteur de la serie de guides Only
In..., consacree aux villes europeennes. Budapest sans pareil is
the first of the 'Only In' Guides by British travel writer and
'Urban Explorer' Duncan J. D. Smith to be translated into French.
Budapest is a city much visited by French tourists and this book is
aimed at those wishing to escape the crowds and get under its skin.
It also has much to say to those who may think they already know
everything about this great Central European capital. The succinct
and easy-to-read chapters offer a substantial introduction to the
history and culture of Hungary too.
Discover Seville's colourful history, astonishing architecture, and
dynamic street life with this explorer's guide to Spain's most
alluring city. More than 55 fascinating and unusual historical
sites, including grand palaces and closed convents, artistic havens
and secluded patios, fervent traditions, and epicurean delights.
From Moorish minarets and medieval shipyards to Andalucia's tallest
tower and the most modern suspension bridge. Locations include the
world's largest wooden structure, Spain's oldest tapas bar, a
museum of tile making, and a former royal cigar factory. Set off on
your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These
ground-breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers
wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about
where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual
objects.
Only in Edinburgh is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more than
100 fascinating and unusual historical sites in the Scottish
capital, including secret gardens and haunted theatres, mysterious
monuments and unexpected underworlds, industrial relics and unusual
places of worship. From historic homes and ruined churches to an
Art Deco petrol station and a library for poets. Locations include
the Innocent Railway, the Arthur's Seat Coffins, Trainspotting in
Leith, and the Skating Minister. Discover Europe with the Only In
Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent
cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand
cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations,
hidden corners and unusual objects. The 'Urban Explorer' Duncan J.
D. Smith is a travel writer and photographer. In his ground
breaking Only In Guides he reveals European cities from unique and
hidden perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and
described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in
Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at
university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Discover Dubrovnik's enthralling architecture, tumultuous history
and artistic treasures with this explorer's guide to Croatia's
culture capital. More than 55 fascinating and unusual historical
sites, including fearsome forts and half-forgotten palaces, saintly
relics and vestiges of war, converted convents and cursed islands.
From a macabre cathedral treasury and an ancient arboretum to
Dubrovnik's Gibraltar and a holiday resort in ruins. Locations
include the the Red History Museum, a Game of Thrones' tour, the
world's oldest quarantine hospital, and a clifftop cemetery. Set
off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These
groundbreaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers
wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about
where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual
objects.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Only In Vienna is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80
fascinating and unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great
capital cities. Including hidden courtyards, mysterious cellars,
little-known museums and forgotten cemeteries. The guide covers
from the Romans and Napoleon to Hitler and the Habsburgs.
Recommended for visitors to Vienna wishing to discover something a
little different, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps
thought they already knew the city. The guide takes in sites such
as - The Holy Lance, Fool's Tower, Klimt's Last Studio, The Secret
of Dreams, James Bond Scenes, Montezuma, Harry Lime and the
Tattooed Lady. The 'Urban Explorer' Duncan J. D. Smith is a travel
writer and photographer. In his ground breaking 'Only In' Guides he
reveals European cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has
travelled across several continents and described his experiences
in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in
1960, he studied history and archaeology at university. He is a
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Revised and updated
edition for 2023! - Hidden courtyards and subterranean surprises,
coffeehouse culture and sacred spaces, little-known museums and
forgotten cemeteries - From the Roman legions and Emperor Napoleon
to the Habsburgs and Hitler - The Holy Lance, Fool's Tower, Klimt's
Last Studio, and the Knights of Blood Street - 007 in Vienna,
Montezuma's headdress, Harry Lime's doorway, and Freud's secret of
dreams
Discover Boston's Revolutionary history, visionary urban planning
and world-class cultural institutions with this explorer's guide to
the Massachusetts' capital. An illustrated guide to over 100
fascinating and unusual sights in the United States' oldest major
city. Colonial-era relics and heritage trails, industrial remains
and ethnic enclaves, hallowed universities and contemporary art
spaces. From the oldest public park and the Cradle of Liberty to
America's first subway and a monster computer. Locations include
The Ether Dome, South Street Diner, Sky Walk Observatory, and the
skull of Phineas. Also the Boston Molasses Flood, Wally's Jazz
Club, Harpoon Brewery, and the Emerald Necklace. Set off on your
own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they
live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Proving there is more to Zurich than banking, clean streets and
punctuality, this explorer's guide shows a very different side to
the Swiss city. An illustrated guide to over 80 fascinating and
unusual historical sights in Switzerland's largest city. Roman
ruins and medieval walls, curious museums and secret gardens,
quirky shops and converted factories. From Roman Turicum and the
Old Swiss Confederacy to the Helvetic Republic and the Industrial
Revolution. Locations include the home of FIFA, an elephant in the
woods, the emperor's paddle steamer, and the original Dark
Restaurant. Also Coffee with Lenin, the forgotten Mrs. Einstein, in
the footsteps of James Joyce, and a martyr to the Reformation. Set
off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These
ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers
wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about
where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual
objects.
Discover Trieste’s Habsburg-era glories, multi-ethnic influences
and burgeoning cultural life with this explorer’s guide to
Italy’s alternative city destination. The first real
English-language guide to the city in many years. A ground-breaking
illustrated guide to 55 fascinating and unusual historical sites in
Italy’s unsung port city and beyond. Roman ruins and cavernous
caves, wartime tales and seaside traditions, classic cafés and
museums galore. From Italy’s oldest dinosaur and the Theresian
Aqueduct to Fascist skyscrapers and a Brutalist housing complex.
Locations include the first Museum of Wind, the footsteps of James
Joyce, the Pharaoh’s Villa, and Tito’s quarry of death. Also
Miramare Castle, the Victory Lighthouse, segregated sea bathing,
and the world’s biggest regatta. Set off on your own urban
expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground breaking city
guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape
the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live.
Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and
unusual historical sites in one of Europe's most beautiful capital
cities including, Hidden cellars, secret gardens, wild valleys, and
forgotten cemeteries. From prehistoric man and the Premyslids to
the Communist era and the Velvet Revolution this guide covers an
incredible array of sites including, The Faust House, the Hunger
Wall, the British sewers, The Alchemists' tower, The Prague
Bambino, a one-armed photographer, the headless knight, and John
Lennon's Wall.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and
unusual historical sites in Germany's second-largest city -
Prehistoric stones, wartime air raid shelters, hidden cellars,
unexpected sanctuaries, and eccentric museums. Tracking the history
from Charlemagne's Hammaburg and the Hanseatic League to the Third
Reich and the Federal State of Hamburg. Includes sites such as;
John Lennon's doorway, a floating church, the English sewers, and
the unicorn of the deep
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual
objects.A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80
fascinating and unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great
capital cities including; Hidden caves, Turkish baths, eccentric
museums and forgotten cemeteries. From the Romans and the Magyars
to the Habsburgs and the Soviets explore things such as; The
Children's Railway, Rabbit Island, Ruin Pubs and the Hospital in
the Rock and follow in the footsteps of Gul Baba, the Saviour of
Mothers, Harry Houdini, a much-loved empress and the mystery of
Raoul Wallenberg.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and
unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great capital cities -
Hidden gardens, forgotten cemeteries, ruined churches, historic
villages and unusual museums. Tracking the history from the
Hohenzollerns and the Weimar Republic to the Third Reich and the
Soviets and featuring sites such as; Devil's Mountain, the Bridge
of Spies, Peacock Island, the Fuhrer Bunker, Frederick the Great's
coffin, The Berlin Archaeopteryx, Marlene Dietrich, Charlotte von
Mahlsdorf, Albert Einstein, Rosa Luxemburg and the Brothers Grimm.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual
objects.Only in London is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more
than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites in one of
Europe's great capital cities, including Roman ruins and sci-fi
skyscrapers, little-known museums and novel art spaces, ancient
customs and living traditions. From Roman Londinium and
Shakespeare's Globe to Winston Churchill's bunker and graffiti
artist Banksy. Locations include the Necropolis Railway, Soho's
Buddhist temple, ghost stations on the Tube, and the best Eel and
Pie shop.
Often overlooked by visitors, Cologne is a fascinating city just
waiting to be explored. Discover more than 80 unusual locations
with this explorer's guide to Germany's most historic city. Roman
ruins and religious relics, forgotten fortresses and abandoned
cemeteries, industrial relics and historic hotels. Where did the
Red Baron learn to fly? Is there really a chandelier in the sewers?
Where is Europe's first art hotel? Descend into the city's crypts,
marvel at the cathedral's curiosities, smell the city's famous
perfume, and more.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 80 fascinating and
unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great cities including;
Atmospheric crypts, fascinating breweries, wartime air raid
shelters, eccentric museums and little-known cemeteries. Following
the history from medieval Munich and the Wittelsbachs to the
Raterepublik and the Third Reich. Shows sites such as - A
Jugendstil swimming pool, Little Asia, the sunken village, and
Hitler's secret headquarters The 'Urban Explorer' Duncan J. D.
Smith is a travel writer and photographer. In his ground breaking
'Only In' Guides he reveals European cities from unique and hidden
perspectives. He has travelled across several continents and
described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in
Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at
university. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Discover Krakow's rich royal heritage, astonishing architecture and
dynamic street life with this explorer's guide to one of Europe's
most alluring cities. More than 100 fascinating and unusual
historical sites, including legendary churches and mysterious
monasteries, novel art spaces and industrial remains, colourful
customs and candlelit cellars. From ancient mounds and the oldest
university to an eco-incinerator and a town for steelworkers.
Locations include Europe's biggest medieval marketplace, a stained
glass workshop, the Schindler's List film set, and a paradise for
pinball players. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only
In Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent
cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to
learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners
and unusual objects.
For thirteenth-century preacher, exorcist, and hagiographer Thomas
of Cantimpre, the Southern Low Countries were a harbinger of the
New Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit, he believed, was manifesting itself
in the lives of lay and religious people alike. Thomas avidly
sought out these new kinds of saints, writing accounts of their
lives so that these models of sanctity might astound, teach, and
trouble the convictions of his day. In Excessive Saints, Rachel J.
D. Smith combines historical, literary, and theological approaches
to offer a new interpretation of Thomas's hagiographies, showing
how they employ vivid narrative portrayals of typically female
bodies to perform theological work in a rhetorically specific way.
Written in an era of great religious experimentation, Thomas's
texts think with and through the bodies of particular figures: the
narrative of the holy person's life becomes a site of theological
invention in a variety of registers, particularly the devotional,
the mystical, and the dogmatic. Smith examines how these texts
represent the lives and bodies of holy women to render them
desirable objects of devotion for readers and how Thomas
passionately narrates these lives even as he works through his
uncertainties about the opportunities and dangers that these
emerging forms of holiness present. Excessive Saints is the first
book to consider Thomas's narrative craft in relation to his
theological projects, offering new visions for the study of
theology, medieval Christianity, and medieval women's history.
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The Mahabharata (Paperback)
John D. Smith; Vyasa; Edited by J.D. Smith
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R606
R498
Discovery Miles 4 980
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A new selection from the national epic of India
Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400
AD, "The Mahabharata"-with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse-is
one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is
a conflict between two branches of a royal family whose feud
culminates in a titanic eighteen-day battle. Exploring such
timeless subjects as "dharma" (duty), "artha" (purpose), and "kama"
(pleasure) in a mythic world of warfare, magic, and beauty, this is
a magnificent and legendary Hindu text of immense importance to the
culture of the Indian subcontinent.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking
city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to
escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual
perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual
objects.A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 100
fascinating and unusual historical sites in one of Europe's great
capital cities - quiet cloisters, eccentric museums, covered
passageways, secret gardens, and unusual shops. From the Parisii
tribe and Roman Lutetia to the 'Sun King' and Napoleon including
sites such as - The Pagoda cinema, the Museum of Magic, Foucault's
pendulum, and a subterranean necropolis.
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Transit (Paperback)
J.D. Smith
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R430
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Discovery Miles 3 820
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This collection of over 200 papers from the 9th Biennial Worldwide
Congress on Refractories is broad-ranging and diverse in
perspective. Topics include steelmaking refractories, castable
technology, global refractories education and technology and
industrial applications. Numerous papers are from representatives
from major international steel companies.
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