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Romania
Based in part on chapters from the now out of print ROUGH GUIDE TO EASTERN EUROPE, a travel guide to post-Ceaucescu Romania, which offers practical, cultural, political and historical information on the country.
Alpenverein
The Deutsche und Österreichische Alpenverein resulted from a merger of the Österreichischer Alpenverein founded in 1862 with the Deutsche Alpenverein in 1873. Both clubs had been initiated by urban circles in Vienna, Munich and other major cities in Germany and Austria. The Alpenverei soon became very popular and on the eve of World War I had more than 100.000 members. In the beginning, the Alpenverein concentrated its activities on the scientific exploration of the Alps, which was regularly reported upon in its periodicals. Subsequently, the Alpenverein established a regular service of well educated mountain guides as well as a net of thousands of kilometres of mountain routes and mountai...
Empty Signs, Historical Imaginaries
Set in a multiethnic region of the nineteenth-century Habsburg Empire, this thoroughly interdisciplinary study maps out how the competing Romanian, Hungarian and German nationalization projects dealt with proper names. With particular attention to their function as symbols of national histories, Berecz makes a case for names as ideal guides for understanding historical imaginaries and how they operate socially. In tracing the changing fortunes of nationalization movements and the ways in which their efforts were received by mass constituencies, he provides an innovative and compelling account of the historical utilization, manipulation, and contestation of names.
The Rough Guide to Romania
Features include wide-ranging coverage of all the major sights from the bustling capital city of Bucharest with even more hotel and nightlife information, to Moldavia's painted monasteries and the castles of Transylvania. Up-to-the-minute listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink in every region for every budget. Practical advice on exploring Romania's spectacular scenery, including trips on hiking routes, cycling and caving. Informed background on topics as diverse as wildlife, folk music, the environment and Dracula. Internet details are added wherever possible.
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