Tony Page's Book Recommendations: Europe (General)

Eyewitness Travel Guide to Europe

If you're doing a a wide-ranging tour of Europe and you don't want to be weighed down with numerous country guides, this book is the answer.

Of course, you're not going to get the same coverage as you do with the individual country or regional guides, but then how long are you spending in each country? What's more, you'll probably be going for the major highlights and that's where this guide scores. And you can always combine it with a Top Ten guide for anywhere you're spending more time.

"With more than 2,400 full-color illustrations and detailed maps of over 23 great European cities... Extending from the Urals of Russia to the Iberian Peninsula this guide covers a wide range a climates and cultures, from The British Isles and Eastern Europe to France and the Low Countries and Scandinavia... the reference includes a brief history of the continent, maps of railways, and practical advice for any traveler. "