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1	Guns of August more books like this by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman Winner of a 1963 Pulitzer Prize, this profile of World War I captures the changes that took place at the turn of the 20th century, up until the tense days of the summer of 1914. Tuchman details these first several days of the conflict, paying special attention to people and events in the major capitals of Europe. She examines why the war began, as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe more books like this by Bill Bryson From Scandinavia to Turkey, Bryson retraces his youthful, solo backpacking expedition that eventually landed him in England for 20 years. His experience lends wit to this slightly ethnocentric tour of greater Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Rick Steves' Best of Europe more books like this by Rick Steves Experienced travel writer Rick Steves points to the crme de la crme of European travel, covering the Continent's highlights and surprises. Every restaurant and lodging listed has been recently inspected by the author or his staff, and Steves has selected the best three or four activities, castles, resorts, and sights in each area. 100 maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Citizen Soldiers: The U S Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany June 7, 1944-May 7, 1945 more books like this by Professor Stephen E Ambrose (Introduction by) An oral history of the last European campaigns of the Second World War, from the landings at Normandy to the final surrender of the Axis powers. Ambrose, who has already chronicled the Second World War in UNDAUNTED COURAGE and D_DAY, concentrates on the experiences of the ordinary soldier in the ranks, and makes use of hundreds of interviews ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Dark Continent: Europe's Twentieth Century more books like this by Mark Mazower This interpretation of a 100 years of European history examines powerful historical forces such as nationalism, fascism, liberal democracy and communism, and considers how the struggle among them shaped a century of great crisis, terror, and, perhaps ultimately, hope. A New York Times Notable Book of 1999. see all copies from $5.76! new only from $9.36! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Innocents Abroad more books like this by Mark Twain A facsimile edition of the complete works of Mark Twain. Each volume contains the original illustrations found in the first American edition, together with an essay by a prominent Twain scholar and a forward composed by a well-known writer such as Gore Vidal or George Plimpton. In INNOCENTS ABROAD, Twain's two characters, "Mr. Brown" and himself, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Down & Out in Paris & London more books like this by George Orwell This unusual fictional account, in good part autobiographical, narrates without self-pity and often with humor the adventures of a penniless British writer among the down-and-out of two great cities. In the tales of both cities we learn some sobering Orwellian truths about poverty and society. see all copies from $3.84! new only from $7.56! \| first editions \| SVS
8	War as I Knew It more books like this by George Patton First published in 1947, War As I Knew It is the captivating memoir of George S. Patton, Jr., the legendary American general, incendiary warrior, and unparalleled military tactician of World War II. Drawing on his vivid memories of battle and detailed diaries, Patton dramatically recounts his celebrated Third Army's sweeping campaign across ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.17! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Victors: Eisenhower and His Boys: The Men of World War II more books like this by Professor Stephen E Ambrose This book deals with the closing events of World War II, beginning with D-Day in June 1944 and the Allied advance across Europe, until the end of the war in 1945. Much of the content is familiar from other Ambrose books on the period, as well as from the author's notable biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the commander and overseer of the Allied ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Soldier's Story more books like this by Omar Nelson Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley led some of the major military campaigns during the Second World War, including the Normandy landings in June of 1944. The American commander is credited with supervising more soldiers at one time than any other leader in U.S. history. His memoir is considered a classic of military history. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $13.14! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Frommer's Italy more books like this by Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince With new low-cost travel available, the land of Caesar is more accessible than ever. This guide gives complete coverage of all major cities, charming small towns, and the coast and islands, with details on all the top attractions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	The New Encyclopedia of the Occult more books like this by John Greer This is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the history, philosophies, and personalities of Western occultism. Written by an occult scholar and practitioner, this volume presents the latest in scholarly research and points out errors in previous writings--revealing truths much more interesting and dramatic than the fictional histories that ... see all copies from $14.00! new only from $18.48! \| SVS
13 view cover	Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain more books like this by Maria Rosa Menocal, Professor Harold Bloom (Foreword by) This history of the Andalusian legacy reveals how, for a time, the three monotheistic faiths were able to coexist comfortably amongst each other and flourish. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $6.45! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels more books like this by Rick Steves Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to meander around Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum, explore its maze of canals, and find the tastiest breweries and restaurants? With "Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels," travelers can experience everything Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels have to offer - economically and hassle-free. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims Progress more books like this by Mark Twain Twain's two characters, "Mr. Brown" and himself, tour Europe and send home a series of raucous, deadpan, hilarious reports that serve both to declare the independence of American writers from their European models, and to initiate the stereotype of the "ugly American." The book was originally published in 1869 after Twain himself returned from an ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $9.46! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Tramp Abroad more books like this by Mark Twain A facsimile edition of the complete works of Mark Twain. Each volume contains the original illustrations found in the first American edition, together with an essay by a prominent Twain scholar and a forward composed by a well-known writer such as Gore Vidal or George Plimpton. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17	Civilisation: A Personal View more books like this by Kenneth Lord Clark see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Fin-de-Siecle Vienna: Politics and Culture more books like this by Carl E Schorske A landmark study of Habsburg Vienna in the late 19th and 20th centuries by one of the truly original scholars of our time. Photos included. see all copies from $4.54! new only from $12.66! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Boone more books like this by T Boone Pickens Boone, which spent 15 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List, recounts the story of one man's journey from obscurity to success--from a stake of $2,500 to the chairmanship of the world's largest independent oil company. 15 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Tulipomania: The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused more books like this by Mike Dash This chronicle of the yearlong tulip frenzy that overwhelmed Holland in the early 17th century explores one of history's most astonishing events, when the value of tulip bulbs increased to astronomical heights and then, nearly as rapidly, fell, leading to a crash in which thousands of speculators faced financial ruin. Dash's book takes a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.31! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Pursuit of Power: Technology, Armed Force, and Society Since A.D. 1000 more books like this by William McNeill In this magnificent synthesis of military, technological, and social history, William H. McNeill explores a whole millennium of human upheaval and traces the path by which we have arrived at the frightening dilemmas that now confront us. McNeill moves with equal mastery from the crossbow--banned by the Church in 1139 as too lethal for Christians ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $15.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age more books like this by Simon Schama In a brilliantly inventive work, bestselling author Simon Schama explores the enigma of 17th-century Holland, a nation that attained an unprecedented level of affluence, yet lived in constant dread of being corrupted by prosperity. Drawing on a vast array of period documents and sumptuously reproduced art, THE EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES throbs with ... see all copies from $9.89! new only from $14.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Serpentine more books like this by Thomas Thompson The bestselling, true-life story of predatory charm, international serial murder, and unstemmed evil has been penned by the award-winning author of "Blood and Money." This is the tale of Charles Sobhraj, sweeping back and forth over half the globe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Neither Here Nor There more books like this by Bill Bryson Bryson brings his unique brand of humour to travel writing as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet and heads for Europe. Travelling with Stephen Katz--also his wonderful sidekick in "A Walk in the Woods"--he wanders from Hammerfest in the far north, to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia. As he makes his way round this incredibly ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.92! \| first editions
25 view cover	Rick Steves' France more books like this by Rick Steves Rick Steves doesn't just list where to travel in Europe, he leads travelers through the "Back Door," and reveals how to give every journey an extra, more authentic dimension. He shows travelers how to delve into European culture, make friends with the locals, and experience each region's natural wonders 2; economically and hassle free. "Rick ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!

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