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Amazing true stories
The story of El Cid... the penniless but proud aristocrats called
Hidalgos who served as a model for Don Quixote... the truth behind
the Spanish Inquisition... the astonishing tale of the conquest of
Spain and the many traces it has left on Spain today... the shocking
antics of the French royal family and Marie Antoinette...
There are weird and fascinating true tales that jump out of every
chapter, bringing the past to life in the most vivid and personal
way.
Things that didn't make it into other Travel
Guides
 Most
travel guides have a 'history bit'. Travel briefs take this to a whole
new level. We include the people that made history, and bring them
and the period to life.
From strange and exotic fashions through to the different social
classes and the ways they behaved, you'll be able to follow all
the action and see that while some things change in a country, others
remain the same for centuries.
Lively and fun
Matador's tight trousers were thought to cause sinful thoughts in
the minds of young women. Capes were banned because it was too easy
for thieves to hide stolen goods under them. Huge spectacles became
a must-wear fashion accessory for women.
There is enough quirky and fun stuff in Travel briefs to keep readers
of all ages happy.
Boring facts banned
History textbook? Boring facts? They're not allowed in Travel briefs.
We include lively stories, and all the best bits of the past. It's
never been so rewarding finding out what happened. If you have children
they will enjoy dipping in.
If you try a Travel brief, be careful - you might just find it
whets your appetite for more.
A friend when you travel
If you could travel abroad with someone who knew the country really
well, and could point you to all the best, most interesting places
AND tell you what used to go on there - wouldn't you be tempted?
Travel briefs are that friend - they're always there to provide
you with fascinating information about a country and its past. And
they don't need so much looking after.
Did you know that...?
If you want quirky historical anecdotes, you can view
more here and buy a Travel brief here.
- Travel briefs contain hundreds of amusing original illustrations,
cartoons and tables
- Every one contains dozens of fascinating stories and anecdotes
- Travel briefs are great value and won't just be enjoyed on holiday
- you'll want to take them home and savour what every one says
freshly tied to the memory of places you've visited.
- Reading a Travel brief before going on holiday will increase
the level of satisfaction you achieve.
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