1001 Historic Sites: You Must See Before You Die

Explores the most important historical sites ranging from Stonehenge to the Great Wall of China, from Sterkfontein Caves - the 'cradle of humanity' in South Africa to Checkpoint Charlie, Germany. This book features places where Kings and Queens were crowned, wars were won and lost, and sites that saw advancements in structural engineering.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Cavendish
• Assisted by: Richard Cavendish (Editor)
• Publisher: Cassell Plc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.03.2008
• EAN: 9781844035984
• ISBN: 978-1-84403-598-4
• No. of pages: 960
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 210 mm x 55 mm
• Series: Cassell Illustrated; You must see before you die; You must see before you die
• Subjects: Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; Architektur : Bildbände, Monographien, Baukunst s.a. Stilepoche