The Traveller's Histories series' aim is to give a concise but authoritative history of a country or city from the earliest times right up to the present day. They are excellent for tourists, business travellers and students and are carefully designed for quick and clear reference.
27 titles in all, the first France (1988)
the latest Croatia (2010)
Reviews
"Ideal before-you-go reading."
- The Daily Telegraph
"... an excellent series of brief histories."
- The New York Times
"... provides a useful grounding for those whose curiosity exceeds the time available for research."
- The London Evening Standard