Advantages: Sharp, superb writing Disadvantages: So much tragedy in war
In September 1943 Norman Lewis, an officer with the Field Security Service, a division of the Intelligence Corps of the British Army, sailed with the American 5th Army to Salerno as part of the force which was to invade Italy. With the 5th Army HQ he lan ...
Advantages: Useful information and different to the normal guide books Disadvantages: None
This guide was a book purchased by me when my Wanderlust magazine ran an offer for its subscribers to purchase books free and just pay for postage. Being a lover of the Italian places I have been to visit so far and completely loving the way of life, I fe ...
Advantages: good travel size Disadvantages: can't really think of any
this book isn't very big, which means it is easy and conveniant to carry around with you on the go. i like to buy one for each place a travel to, as they are very handy and make a nice collection. these 'top 10' guides cost £6.99, which is what i paid for ...
Advantages: Good writing, amusing comment and invaluable advice Disadvantages: Sometimes out of date?
...Rome and the Heart of Italy by Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls.
The Authors Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have written over 45 Cadogan guides including regional guides for France and a series of guides on Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey. They write with ...
“Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes is one of the most enchanting books I have ever read. It is all about Frances and her husband in their quest to set up a second home in Tuscany. Faced with the inevitable laid-back attitude of Italian builders and ...
