Synopses & Reviews
This critically acclaimed guide has been updated and revamped to reflect changes in the region, especially the division of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia's breakup. Written in a lively style, it's a combination travel guide and history book to Jewish culture, providing invaluable tips on what to bring and wear, getting around, locating historical sites, etc. Includes completely new maps, numerous photographs and references that will further aid readers in preparing for their trip.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-282) and index.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
A TRIBE OF STONES.
Beginnings.
Practical Information.
What You Will See.
Before You Go.
Getting Around.
Finding the Sites.
Finally, a Word about Anti-Semitism.
POLAND.
A Little History.
For the Traveler.
Jewish Heritage in Poland.
Warsaw.
Cracow.
Elsewhere in Poland.
Other Places of Jewish Interest.
THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVAKIA.
For the Traveler.
Prague.
Bohemia.
Hotels/Restaurants.
HUNGARY.
A Little History.
For the Traveler.
Jewish Heritage in Hungary.
ROMANIA.
Bucharest.
YUGOSLAVIA: SLOVENIA, CROATIA, YUGOSLAVIA (SERVIA AND MONTENEGRO), BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, MACEDONIA.
Croatia.
Serbia.
A Little History.
Glossary.
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading.
Index.