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Insight Guides City Guide London (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786715910
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides City Guide London (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings the city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions in our Best of London, including the city's best museums and art galleries and iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city: from stately Westminster to vibrant Covent Garden, and well-to-do Knightsbridge to historic Southwark and the South Bank. Additional chapters take visitors beyond the centre to Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Hampstead, Greenwich and vibrant East London, and cover day trips to Windsor, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides England (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 183905204X
Total Pages : 888 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides England (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides England Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Inspirational travel guide with fascinating historical insights and stunning imagery. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to England is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Tower of London, York Minister, Oxford, The Lake District and Stone Henge, and cultural gems like the National Gallery, Merseyside Maritime Museum and Stratford-upon-Avon. Features of this travel guide to England: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in England's rich history and culture, and learn all about stately homes, English pubs and the Royal Family - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of England with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: Central London, The City and Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, Day Trips along the Thames, The Thames Valley, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Shakespeare Country, Cambridge, East Anglia, Canterbury and the Southeast, Brighton and the Downs, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset, Bath, The West Country, Hereford and the Welsh Borders, Derby to the East Coast, The Peak District, The Northwest, The Lake District, York, Yorkshire, The Northeast Looking for a focused guide to some of England's best loved towns and cities? Check out our Insight Guides Great Breaks range for detailed and inspirational guides to the British Isles. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides: England

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1780056265
Total Pages : 827 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides: England written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 827 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guide England is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this varied and exciting country. Our inspirational Best Of England section illustrates the country's highlights, from prehistoric monuments at Stonehenge and soaring cathedrals at York and Durham to the wealth of historic castles and cutting-edge museums, and of course, stunning scenery ranging from Cornwall's family-friendly beaches to the wild beauty of the Lake District - making sure you don't miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, landscape and culture provides an essential introduction to England's rich heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, activities and modern culture. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into grand stately homes, the English "season", the wealth of local cheeses, and beautifully cultured gardens, as well as the quintessentially English sport of cricket. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel and restaurant listings.

Insight Guides England (Travel Guide with Free EBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781789191776
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (917 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides England (Travel Guide with Free EBook) written by Insight Guides and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSIGHT GUIDES ENGLAND Let us guide you on every step of your travels... Inspirational travel guide with fascinating historical insights and stunning imagery, now with free eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to England is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on ......

All in It Together

Author : Alwyn Turner
Publisher : Serpent's Tail Classics
ISBN 13 : 9781788166737
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book All in It Together written by Alwyn Turner and published by Serpent's Tail Classics. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biting and original history which places culture front and centre to explain how our country went to pieces.

Insight Guides England (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839053658
Total Pages : 841 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides England (Travel Guide with Free eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to England and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this England guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like the Lake District, Stonehenge, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Stratford-upon-Avon or discovering the Cotswolds on the ground. Our England travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide ENGLAND covers: Central London, the City and Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, day trips along the Thames, the Thames Valley, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Shakespeare Country, Cambridge, East Anglia, Canterbury and the Southeast, Brighton and the Downs, Hampshire, Wiltshire. In this guide book to England you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of England to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this England guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to England as well as an introduction to England's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to England, how to get there and how to get around, to England's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Central London to Canterbury and the Southeast has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this England travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Oxford, Cambridge and many other locations in England. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to England features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning York Minster and the spectacular Tower of London.

Insight Guides Japan

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1780059078
Total Pages : 908 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides Japan written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's most captivating countries, Japan is a land of many fascinating contrasts, taking in some of the world's most futuristic cities alongside stunning natural landscapes and a wonderfully preserved ancient culture. Be inspired to visit by the fully-updated new edition of Insight Guide Japan, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this unique country. Inside Insight Guide Japan: A fully-overhauled edition by our knowledgable authors. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this extraordinary country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the iconic Mount Fuji, Kyoto's 15th-century Ginkaku-ji Temple and Gardens, and Tokyo's coolest districts. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from Hokkaido and Honshu to Shikoku and Kyushu in detail, and suggest excursions to the smaller surrounding islands. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best places to eat. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England

Author : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1847921140
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England written by Ian Mortimer and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We think of Queen Elizabeth I as 'Gloriana': the most powerful English woman in history. We think of her reign (1558-1603) as a golden age of maritime heroes, like Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Grenville and Sir Francis Drake, and of great writers, such as Edmund Spenser, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson and William Shakespeare.

Insight Guides Explore Maritimes & Newfoundland (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1839053070
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides Explore Maritimes & Newfoundland (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight Guides Explore Maritimes and Newfoundland Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Maritimes and Newfoundland with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, Johnson Geo Centre in St John's or Cape Spear Lighthouse in the Avalon Peninsula, to discovering cultural gems, including munching our way around the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, hiking the rugged trails of Gros Morne National Park or taking in the multi-coloured mansions of Lunenburg in Nova Scotia, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Maritimes and Newfoundland. Features of this travel guide to Maritimes and Newfoundland: - 15 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Maritimes and Newfoundland's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Covers: St John's Walk, The Irish Loop, The Baccalieu Trail, The Bonavista Peninsula, The Kittiwake Coast, Gros Morne National Park, Viking Trail, Trans-Labrador Highway, Halifax Walk, Cape Breton Island: The Cabot Trail, South Shore and the Annapolis Valley, Charlottetown Walk, Pei Road-Trip, Saint John Walk, The Fundy Coastal Drive. Looking for a comprehensive guide to Canada? Check out Insight Guides Explore Canada for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

United States on the Road

Author : Martha Ellen Zenfell
Publisher : Insight Guides
ISBN 13 : 9789812586766
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book United States on the Road written by Martha Ellen Zenfell and published by Insight Guides. This book was released on 2007 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786715570
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides Experience San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever you're in the mood for, San Francisco offers a wealth of things to do, all against the backdrop of that iconic bay, steep hills and a famously diverse culture. Be inspired to visit by the new Insight Guide Experience San Francisco, a beautifully-packaged full-colour guide to this exciting northern California city. Inside Insight Guide Experience San Francisco: A brand-new series covering all the very best experiences on offer in the city. Stunning, colourful photography brings this beautiful city and its people to life. Local expert authors guide you to authentic San Francisco experiences and fresh discoveries. A dip-in "In the mood for..." section suggests the best places to go for fine dining, a bohemian atmosphere and family fun, amongst others. The neighbourhoods sections contain our selection what to see and do from an insider's perspective, from seeking Beat landmarks in North Beach to bar-hopping around the most fashionable spots in the Mission district. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and our Essentials A-Z section give you all the practical information you need for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Britain - Culture Smart!

Author : Paul Norbury
Publisher : Bravo Limited
ISBN 13 : 1857337166
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Britain - Culture Smart! written by Paul Norbury and published by Bravo Limited. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Cool Britannia” is alive and well today. British culture is at the top of its game—in fashion, popular music, art and entertainment, science and technology, new inventions, and in the rediscovered skills and excellence in engineering that make it Germany’s leading trading partner in Europe. As a family of nations, the British are inventive, reflective, good humored, funny, focused, and tenacious. Today’s multicultural Britain is managing the challenges of integrating minorities in a way that remains true to its fundamental values and beliefs as a fair and open society, one that continues to see itself as a model for others to follow. Since the first edition of this guide appeared, Britain has faced huge and accelerated change in its cultural, economic, and political life. In ten years immigration has added a further five million to its population. Confidence in its banks and regulatory structures was shaken by the global financial crisis. The very unity of the United Kingdom was tested in 2014 in the referendum on Scottish independence, and although those wishing to retain the Union triumphed, it prompted a debate about national identities and rights, and the prospect of a new “fairer” settlement for the English. While the desire of Scottish nationalists for independence remains as strong as ever, the surge in support for the UK Independence Party (which wants Britain to leave the EU) may well result in a new form of power sharing in parliament. This revised and updated edition of Culture Smart! Britain examines the impact of these issues on British society and guides the reader through the quirks, customs, values, and changing ways of British life. It is a must-read for the record-breaking numbers of visitors coming to these islands.

Rick Steves' London

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Avalon Travel Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781566917292
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves' London written by Rick Steves and published by Avalon Travel Pub. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick spends four months each year exploring Europe, and his candid, humorous advice will steer you to the very best sights and museums that London has to offer. You'll beat the lines at the major monuments. You'll find hotels and restaurants that make the most of your vacation budget. You'll navigate the city like a local, using Rick's walking tours as your guide.

Understanding the British: a Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon

Author : Adam Fletcher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781724018205
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (182 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding the British: a Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon by : Adam Fletcher

Download or read book Understanding the British: a Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon written by Adam Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British are not who you think they are... In fact, they're not even who they think they are! Come on a hilarious tour of the most misunderstood people on Earth. Throwing away all the usual, boring stereotypes, best-selling author (and Brit) Adam Fletcher will explain: - What cricket has to do with the Grim Reaper. - When you shouldn't say sorry. - The real reason Brexit happened. - Which secret religion every Brit is a member of. - The twenty most annoying phrases in the English language. - What every Brit automatically does when left alone. - The revolutionary hangover cure invented in Scotland. - The secret ideology behind roundabouts. - The Ten Commandments of British humour. And much more. Packed with warmth, humour, honesty, insight, and more than forty hilarious illustrations, Understanding the British is the definitive irreverent guide to a strange nation--a book that will appeal to lovers of George Mikes, Bill Bryson, and George Mahood. The truth about the British will surprise you. Discover it now! Bonus: includes a How British Are You? quiz that will reveal just how well you understand the British mentality.

Insight Guides England (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786716666
Total Pages : 791 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides England (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England's wealth of history and culture will fascinate any visitor. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide England, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this rich and varied country. Inside Insight Guide England: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert regional authors. Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this scenic country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including its ancient monuments, castles, stately homes and world-class museums in our Best of England. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from its dynamic capital London to the beauty of the West Country and the Lake District, and the historic cities of Oxford, Bath and York. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

London

Author : Matthew Green
Publisher : Michael Joseph
ISBN 13 : 9780718179762
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book London written by Matthew Green and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step back in time and discover the sights, sounds and smells of London through the ages in this enthralling journey into the capital's rich, teeming and occasionally hazardous past. [The author is] your guide to six extraordinary periods in London's history -- the age of Shakespeare, medieval city life, the plague, coffee houses, the reign of Victoria and the post-Blitz recovery." --Book flap.

How England Made the English

Author : Harry Mount
Publisher : Viking
ISBN 13 : 9780670919147
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book How England Made the English written by Harry Mount and published by Viking. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry Mount's How England Made the English: From Why We Drive on the Left to Why We Don't Talk to Our Neighbours is packed with astonishing facts and wonderful stories. Q. Why are English train seats so narrow? A. It's all the Romans' fault. The first Victorian trains were built to the same width as horse-drawn wagons; and they were designed to fit the ruts left in the roads by Roman chariots. For readers of Paxman's The English, Bryson's Notes on a Small Island and Fox's Watching the English, this intriguing and witty book explains how our national characteristics - our sense of humour, our hobbies, our favourite foods and our behaviour with the opposite sex - are all defined by our nation's extraordinary geography, geology, climate and weather. You will learn how we would be as freezing cold as Siberia without the Gulf Stream; why we drive on the left-hand side of the road; why the Midlands became the home of the British curry. It identifies the materials that make England, too: the faint pink Aberdeen granite of kerbstones; that precise English mix of air temperature, smell and light that hits you the moment you touch down at Heathrow. Praise for Harry Mount: 'Highly readable, encyclopeadic, marvellous, illuminating. Mount portrays England via dextrous excavations of its geography, geology, history and weather' Independent 'Fascinating. Mount's an intelligent, funny and always interesting companion' Daily Mail 'Charming and nerdily fact-stuffed' Guardian Harry Mount is the author of Amo, Amas, Amat and All That, his best-selling book on Latin, and A Lust for Window Sills - A Guide to British Buildings. A journalist for many newspapers and magazines, he has been a New York correspondent and a leader writer for the Daily Telegraph. He studied classics and history at Oxford, and architectural history at the Courtauld Institute. He lives in north London