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9781859734469

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'Erudite, well-written and stimulating ... The author argues convincingly that tourist literature does lead to the formation of distinct travel cultures directed to specific travelers with specific tastes and social backgrounds. The two bibliographies include one of primary sources, a gold mine of information for collectors of travel literature, and one of secondary literature. In every respect this volume may be considered an important contribution to the 'Leisure, Consumption and Culture' series.' Choice 'The first comprehensive discussion of the history of travel guides for any modern nation ... This is an excellent book. It is beautifully written, seamlessly combining historiography and cultural analysis. The selection of illustrations featuring travel posters, maps and pictures from guides offer further insights. Whilst the title may suggest a specialist readership, the book will prove fascinating to anyone interested in the sociology of leisure, modern German history ... And even a

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Rudy Koshar DAAD Professor of German and European Studies,University of Wisconsin at Madison

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