Rick Steves' Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler - Softcover

Steves, Rick; Openshaw, Gene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562615351 ISBN 13: 9781562615352

Publisher: Rick Steves, 2000

Synopsis

Rick Steves' Europe 101 gives you a practical grounding in art history to thoroughly enrich your sightseeing experience. Throughout the book you'll find handy lists of sights that allow you to use your newly acquired knowledge to plan your upcoming trip. Rick's unique approach, along with maps, timelines, and illustrations, makes this "professor in your pocket" an essential tool - whether you're a first-time visitor to Europe or a seasoned art traveler. Organized chronologically from prehistoric Europe to the modern world, this new edition is completely updated with new illustrations, photos, and maps. "Humorous and historical perspective covering a mere 5,000 years of Western civilization." - Boston Globe

About this title

Review:

This neat little book gives you enough practical knowledge of European art history to make your trip to the great museums and churches a lot more enjoyable. It connects yesterday's Europe with today's sights -- art, museums, buildings, and people. An essential tool for any traveler's backpack or suitcase.

Review:

...humorous and historical perspective covering a mere 5,000 years of Western civilization. -- The Boston Globe

About this edition

• Publisher: Rick Steves
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1562615351
• ISBN 13: 9781562615352
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 373