Take an immersive trek through unique regions with this two-course set. Venture through the heart of the European continent with The Great Tours: Germany and Austria. Then, voyage across the English Channel and explore the United Kingdom with The Great Tours: England, Scotland, and Wales.
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No matter what you are hoping to discover in this magnificent region, The Great Tours: England, Scotland, and Wales is the perfect guide. Taught by acclaimed Professor Patrick Allitt, a British-born scholar who teaches at Emory University, these 36 engrossing lectures give you an insider’s take on traveling through Great Britain.
Set out on a magnificent journey with this two-course set. See some of the most spectacular architecture in the world in Great Castles of Europe. Then, explore the beauty of the United Kingdom with The Great Tours: England, Scotland, and Wales.
Join The Great Courses for two remarkable journeys into European history delivered with all the in-depth, immersive quality lifelong learners have come to expect from our popular Great Tours series. First, discover the magical and timeless appeal of France—its romantic cities, idyllic landscapes, legendary food and wine, and fabulous history—in The Great Tours: France through the Ages. Then, in 24 lectures that use extensive location footage, witness the golden age of 12 of Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities—including York, Avignon, Barcelona, Prague, and Bruges—in The Great Tours: Experiencing Medieval Europe.
In the 24 lectures of The Great Tours: Germany and Austria, you’ll delve deeply into two unforgettable countries, their extraordinary historic and contemporary cultures, and their legacy as fountainheads of European civilization. You’ll visit extraordinary sites from Roman fortresses, majestic cathedrals, and medieval cityscapes with castles and palaces to modern wonders of industry and futuristic urban planning, as well as some of the world’s most beloved cities, which brim with local traditions, iconic beers and foods, and the unique culture of the German-speaking world.
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