Rick Steves' Europe 101

Rick Steves' Europe 101 helps you make the most of your sightseeing. A fun and informative guide to understanding European art and history, this "professor in your pocket" features:
- Chronologically organized chapters--from the pyramids to Picasso--that explain the forces behind Europe's most important cultural and artistic periods
- Handy lists of sights that allow you to link your newly acquired knowledge with the specific paintings, sculptures, and buildings you'll see on your trip
- A humorous, readable style that is a joy to read compared with the history textbooks you slept on in school
- Timelines, maps, drawings, and photos that illustrate Europe's story and round out your education
- Ratings of each sight
- Hundreds of current restaurant and hotel recommendations
- In-depth information on trip planning
- Web support at www.ricksteves.com, the most heavily visited European destination website
- Color maps and photos