Carcassonne East and West

By Ben Field

Book Overview

""Carcassonne East and West"" is a comprehensive guidebook to the historic city of Carcassonne in the south of France. Written by Ben Field, a travel writer and historian, the book provides a detailed account of the city's rich history, architecture, and culture.The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the fortified city of Carcassonne, known as La Cit�����. Field delves into the origins of the city, its role in the Crusades, and its eventual restoration in the 19th century. He also provides a detailed tour of the city's walls, towers, and other notable landmarks.The second section of the book explores the modern city of Carcassonne, located outside the walls of La Cit�����. Field covers the city's vibrant markets, museums, and restaurants, as well as its surrounding vineyards and countryside.Throughout the book, Field includes practical information for travelers, including transportation options, recommended accommodations, and tips for navigating the city's narrow streets. The book is also filled with stunning photography, making it a beautiful and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Carcassonne.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162749075
• ISBN13: 9781162749075
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"