John Ardagh Books

Full-color illustrated guide to France that contains maps, photographs, and detailed information on accommodations and restaurants, shopping, festivals, tourist sites, and scenic routes.

Discover the diversity of Spain with this richly illustrated full-colour DK Eyewitness Travel Guide. The cosmopolitan cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Seville are covered in exhaustive detail with beautiful street-by-street illustrations showcasing the striking architecture and most exciting neighbourhoods. Smaller cities, the best beaches and charming villages are also included with hundreds of photos, illustrations and maps to ensure you don't miss any of Spain's must see sights, from delightful food markets to flamboyant street festivals and the best tapas bars. The guide is fully-updated and expanded with a bigger selection of entertainment, shops and hotels in Spain, as well as reviews of Spain's best restaurants and tavernas where you can enjoy a delicious glass of Spanish wine. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Spain has all you need for an unforgettable trip, from essential travel information, to stunning photographs that will ensure your trip is both effortless and memorable.

Like the author's previous books on France, this book on West Germany is a study of society and of regional, economic and cultural matters. It deals with the regional patchwork of the country, the causes and consequences of the "economic miracle", the issue of the Turkish "guestworker", the arts and a chapter on East German-style communism and the relationship between the two states.

Examines Ireland today and discusses the conflicts between the goals for integrating Ireland into the European Union and the reality of its tight hold on traditional and sometimes outdated practices

A travel guide to Germany, with information on where to stay and eat, what to see, walks, strolls and drives, and details of shopping and nightlife.

This guide is part of a series designed for the independent traveller and it divides each country into regions for which several exploratory routes are described. Their respective histories and topographies are described and suggestions given for accommodation and eating out.

The author explores both well-known areas of Germany as well as the country's lesser-visited regions. There are sections on food and drink, contemporary politics and society, history, art and architecture. Full details of markets, festivals and special events are also given.

Over 2,000 photographs, Illustrations and maps Cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights Walks, scenic routes and thematic tours in Paris and the regions Where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around A pleasurable read with ravishing photography plus maps and plans of supreme quality - The Observer No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one - The Independent Eyewitness wins hands down - The Daily Telegraph Succinct and beautifully designed, the books double as souvenirs - The Sunday Times ANNUALLY REVISED