One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Florence. This 268-page book includes a section detailing Florence's history, 10 features covering aspects of the city's life and culture, ranging from Pucci, Gucci and Ferragamo to the vegetable stalls of the Mercato Centrale, a visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many amazing photographs and 10 maps.
Christopher Catling is a respected travel writer and archaeological author who contributes to the Institute of Field Archaeology, the Society of Antiquaries, and English Heritage. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of Cotswolds Archaeology, supporting research and heritage preservation.
Well-organized, decent little guide series. Not quite as impressive as those published by Dorling-Kindersley, but not bad, either. Excellent in-flight reading material. Bonus points for the great little restaurant map guide in the back pocket.