We've kept this book grunt-simple. Historians and scholars will be appalled at all the names and dates we've left out. But our goal is not to make you feel like you just ate an encyclopedia, but to explain clearly just what's necessary to appreciate the Europe you'll see in your travels.I have enjoyed this book as much as Rick Steve's travelogues on Europe. He really knows how to relate to those travellers who want to experience and understand other countries and cultures. In preparing for a trip to Europe, I checked out several books about European history and art. Most were too much like textbooks and didn't span the areas or timeframes I wanted to prepare for my trip. This book exactly fit the bill. It is a great primer that will give the average traveller a much greater understanding of Europe. The book can also lead to further study in areas of special interest.
Like Rick Steves on television, this book is filled with humor and a folksy style. At the same time it respects the great historical events, art and architecture of Europe. If you are travelling to Europe, get this book.
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