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Slovakia: A Photographic Odyssey presents Slovakia, the heart of Europe, in color — its natural wonders, its outstanding Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, its world's largest ice caves, its art and many other unique landmarks and museum treasures. Readers will be awed, inspired, informed, and pleasantly surprised. The book also presents a short cultural and historical account of this Central European country and its people. Captions and double-page maps help the reader to locate and identify the physical and artistic wonders of the “heart of Europe.”
Slovakia: A Photographic Odyssey FROM THE CRITICS
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This volume presents Slovakia, the heart of Europe, with about 95 beautiful color photographs of its natural wonders, its outstanding Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, its world's largest ice caves, its art, and many other unique landmarks and museum treasures. The introduction provides a brief account of the nation's history and culture, and maps on the inside and outside cover track most of the stops along the journey. Oversize: 9x12.5. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Internet Book Watch
In the very heart of Europe lies the ancient nation of Slovakia. A land replete with natural wonders, medieval, renaissance and baroque architect, museum treasures, and more, Eugen Lazistan has drawn from the work of twenty-seven photographers to create Slovakia: A Photographic Odyssey. This very highly recommended photographic compendium in full color aptly showcases a panoramic presentation ideal for the armchair traveler. Enhanced with an informative commentary by Fedor Mikovic and ably translated into English by Anna Jureckova, Slovakia is a magnificent testament to a richly diverse land of natural wonder and cultural heritage.
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