Liechtenstein Books

This book is certainly the best to cover the most important aspects of Liechtenstein law. The current edition is the 9th (and is certainly available).

Great book at fraction of original price. Really helped me out on my trip. Very informative.

My fellow translators and I refer to this dictionary as "The Blue Bible." If you occasionally translate Austrian or Swiss texts, you know how difficult it sometimes is to find equivalents for "non-standard" terms. This dictionary contains approx. 12,000 words and phrases of limited national or regional use and their "standard" German equivalents. It contains terms from Austria, Switzerland and Germany as well as Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, eastern Belgium, and northern Italy (South Tirol). It has been a life-saver several times, since I have a couple Swiss clients. It contains general terms, business terms, legal terms, food names, and anything else you can think of. The dictionary would also be helpful to fans of German language literature.

This is a wonderful book! There are 79 reproductions, the pictures are good quality, and color works are reproduced in color (etchings are black & white, as were the originals). There are examples of works from through-out Wistler's life, as well as all the different media he used. The text seems useful and descriptive, and the bibliography is extensive. I suppose the only complaint could be the size of the book (about 11" X 8"), but since many of Whistler's works are modest in size to begin with, I really don't find it to be a problem. Most of the pictures are half- or full-page, and the color balance seems true to my eye. Overall, for a concise, and reasonably compact book on Whistler, you couldn't do better!

The subject matter interests me to get and read this book. It not only provides interesting facts about each of the seven small European states listed on the title, but also attempts to portray their commonalities and differences in terms of geography, culture, historical forces that make them, etc. Some of the themes, because of the dual approaches, become a bit repetitive. There are some obvious typos that I find a bit distracting as well.

As another reviewer has suggested, the book could be more enhanced with the inclusion of other small dependencies and overseas territories, such as Gibraltar, Faroe Islands, Aland Islands, Jersey, etc., and be grouped with common themes, such as British overseas territories and Scandinavian islands. The seven states may be grouped in a similar way, such as microstates within Italy, microstates between two bigger neighbors (Andorra and Liechtenstein) and those shape by three cultural forces (Luxembourg and Malta).

Excellent and well researched book that deals with the history and geography of the seven smallest states of Europe. Easy to read and really engaging. I honestly recommend this book to whoever wishes to learn about these real but not very well known independent states. Extremely interesting.

I need to start by admitting that the author of "Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City" (Thomas M. Eccardt) is a high-school friend of my wife. That having been noted, I would recommend this volume even if I had no idea who the author was.

The small nations of Europe (as well as small nations in general) have held a fascination for me for years. When we received this book, I read it avidly, and was able to learn fascinating information about the character and history of various of the small states of Europe, despite my already vaster than normal knowledge of these countries. I felt that I was transported to the countries he was describing. My wife had to beg me to finish so that she could read it.

Mr. Eccardt has used his time well in researching the subjects thoroughly. He includes not only information the traveler venturing into these countries would want to have at hand, but historical, geographical, and practical information any "armchair traveler" would want as well. Students needing to write a paper on one of these countries would do well to consult this tome in their preparation. Writers wanting to set a novel in one of these countries (or in a fictitious state in Europe) could glean useful information for the setting of said work from this book. If you plan to go to Europe, take this book with you!

I personally would have loved to have access to this kind of resource when I was in junior high school, high school, and even in college. Every library of any worth should rush to place this book on its shelves.

In researching sources for information on Malta for a forthcoming excursion after the Universala Kongreso de Esperanto next year, I came across Tom Eccardt's "Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe." I not only found everything I needed to know about Malta, but was fascinated by his treatment of the other six small states. This is an excellently researched work, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in geography or history.
William R. Harmon
Chief Delegate of Universala Esperanto-Asocio for USA

This fascinating compendium fills an important gap in the area of political and cultural geography. One hopes for a further augmented second edition that covers in more detail the Order of Malta (a sovereign entity), the Channel Islands (which are personal dependencies of the British Crown, not part of the UK and EU - and beyond the jurisdiction of the UK Parliament) and perhaps such unusual European enclaves as Campione d'Italia (a piece of Italy within Switzerland that functions as a quasi-Swiss jurisdiction).

Stephen Klimczuk, Alexandria, Virginia and Victoria, BC

This is a perfect accompaniment to any major Switzerland guidebook that you may already have. A large publication would not bother with small places, however charming, and this little book fills the gap nicely.

There could be more hotels listed, but naturally this would make the book thicker and it would cost more.

The authors really pick out the best. The only caveat: the places they choose are so good that you have to book really early to avoid disappointment.

I love this guide book! This is one of two guide books on Switzerland that my husband and I took with us on our honeymoon. We had no itenerary - we just drove from town to town staying at hotels listed in this book. Each one was superb leaving nothing to be desired, and this is from seasoned travelers with high expectations.

The book is divided into regions and has good maps showing the hotels proximity to one another. Each hotel has a color photo and a detailed description of its history, ambience, and accommodations as well as the cuisine for which some of the hotels' restaurants are known. Many of the hotels listed in this book are in Relais & Chateaux.

I love this guide book! This is one of two guide books on Switzerland that my husband and I took with us on our honeymoon. We had no itenerary - we just drove from town to town staying at hotels listed in this book. Each one was superb leaving nothing to be desired, and this is from seasoned travelers with high expectations.

The book is divided into regions and has good maps showing the hotels proximity to one another. Each hotel has a color photo and a detailed description of its history, ambience, and accommodations as well as the cuisine for which some of the hotels' restaurants are known. Many of the hotels listed in this book are in Relais & Chateaux.

This cookbook is very good; I am looking forward to trying several of the recipes. The information about the region the recipe comes from in additon to the history of the recipes themselves makes this book a keeper.

"Cuisines of the Alps" is a culinary journey filled with recipes and lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovenia.

Kay Shaw Nelson shares her passion for food from the Alps in this book. She is a food writer and author of eighteen cookbooks.

Hippocrene Books is known for their cookbooks from exotic countries, such as, "Argentina Cooks!", "Icelandic Food and Cookery" and "Tastes of the Pyrenees". Here is yet another addition!

Nelson's introduction takes us on a mini-tour of the beautiful Alps! Her description of the region helps the reader envision such a lovely area with snow-capped mountain peaks, trees, people and homes. Her recipes are easy-to-follow and extremely tasty!

The chapters included in this book are: Appetizers; Soups; Eggs and Cheese Dishes; Fish; Meat, Poultry and Game; Vegetables and Salads; Pasta, Rice and Other Grains; Desserts; and Drinks and Wine. Some of the more delectable recipes are: goulash, linzer torte, Liechtenstein Corn-Bean Salad, walnut cake, Wine Cream, dumplings, Bavarian Beer Soup, and Fondue!

For people interested in a comprehensive cookbook on cookery in the Alps, Nelson really brings home the passion!

This gentle, sentimental tale offers the possibility of an animal's ability to pray. What, that dumb beats of burden are endowed with spiritual grace and can actually recognize the need for intercessory prayer? It seems ludicrous that a mere cow could deliberately stop and place an unspoken request at the shrine of Ludmila, patroness of herders and dairymaids. Set in Switzerland in an age when faith in miracles must compete with modern, scientific notions LUDMILA attempts to explain the presence of a sun-scorched cow skull at the foot of the saint in her mountain niche.

Fanciful stuff for contemporary generations, nevertheless this book provides pleasant reading for those who are of fond of animals and who realize that Heaven hears all petitioners--not just those who can put their request in human language. On one hand we have Father Polda with his simple faith in miracles, declaring his conviction that the mute appeal of a lowly, scorned cow was definitively answered: to win the coveted prize of Best Milker for her poor owner at the annual end-of-summer milking contest. While on the other hand: Alois, the cynical chief herder, who understands all there is to know about the dairyman's art, yet remains woefully ignorant of the role of the heart--in Animals--and of faith in human beings. Is the "miracle" merely the result of eating special plants in a secret meadow? Even his own little daughter supports the side of Divinity in this Alpine debate.

This short book, which can be read in one sitting, offers refreshing respite from the down-to-earth reality of animal husbandry. It uplifts the child-like spirit that is still granted to people with pure souls. No matter how the miracle occurred--in this story or in the Swiss legend--all miracles are the direct result of divine intervention. A quiet charmer of a read.

Paraphrasing: When evil hasn't the strength to go beyond it own radius, the Divine love of God in one child's soul, or the silent prayer of a sincere, pure heart has the power to alter the stars in their courses.

Actually it's quite rare to find a music book that can collect also some very nice sonatas of anonymous composers of the 17th century. The violin notation is good enough but the viola da gamba and the continuo parts are quite poor. There are some overall lacks in expression and interpretation signs as well. In this way a "do-it-yourself with a pencil" revision is needed. However it seems a good edition and a precious resource for baroque musicians even if, according to the current information reporting about such a large number of compositions founded in the Kromeriz documentation, I could expect to find some more pieces here....

good clean readable sensible and clear! this music is difficult to get hold of.

This is the only book I bought for my trip to Switzerland, and I was able to get by very well with it. I visted Zurich, Lucerne, Lugano, Bern, Interlaken, Zermatt, Montreaux, Lausanne, and Geneva, and found the book to have all the information I needed for each city.

The format is easy to use, with listings of hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, bars, nightclubs, etc., for each city, and the book includes info on virtually every city and town in Switzerland that a tourist could want to see. For major cities, the book even has maps showing where hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions are located, as well as more detailed maps of proposed "walking tours."

There are no photos of Switzerland in this book, except on the front and back cover. Although the lack of photos doesn't bother me, if you want photos of Switzerland in your guide book, I would suggest the DK Eyewitness guide.

This was a great guide for us while driving in Switzerland. Frommer's recommendations and descriptions for places to stay and site-see were fairly accurate. When they list a five star hotel as such, believe it. They also included mini walking tours in various cities ... it was great!!! What a fantastic way to get aquainted with unknown spots!!!!

I find this guide to be well organized and comprehensive.
The walking tours of the major cities is the feature I like
best, but there are also descriptions of major attractions
which help one decide which to see and which to miss if time
is short. I had an older Frommer's Switzerland guide and find
the format improved in this edition over the 1994-95 one.
The one objection I have is that in the listings of side
trips such as to neighboring villages, too often the only
directions given are by car. Perhaps there are no other ways
to get there, but I would have liked it if they had said so,
such as "No access by train or bus."

I have been to Switzerland many times. Recently I sat down with my daughter who has worked at a hotel at Interlaken in Switzerland during her years in Business Administration at McGill - up to last summer - and we went over the Switzerland guides to see how they ranked, and what was currently the best guide in our humble opinions. We are not experts but have certain requirements and preferences. It helps if one can get a feel for the area in advance of a trip, and generally that is helped by good maps and color photos. So those guides do better in our review. We like to make reservations by internet and telephone and just use the Guide as a "guide".

Generally it costs more to publish a book with color photos so when all else is reasonably equal, one feels that they get better value with a guide with photos. Also we wanted to see if the ambiance at certain hotels and resorts was accurately portrayed in the text based on our knowledge. So those aspects of the guides determine our ranking. Incidentally all the books are excellent. When we did our review the new DK Eyewitness guide was not yet available, but in any case it will be short, under 400 pages.

For the Swiss guides we separated the guides into three groups, 5, 4, and 3 stars.

5 Stars (this group has nice color photos plus maps and text).

A. Green Guide to Switzerland published February 2001 by Michelin, 395 pages, $14., ranked 24,380 on Amazon.com, 0.64" x 9.4" x 4.7", lots of photos, maps, text, accurate portrayal of areas. Gives a nice idea of what you will find. Goes right down to small villages in detail even though it is just 395 pages. First choice.

B. Lonely Planet Switzerland published July 2003, 335 pages, $ 14., ranked 29,913 on Amazon.com, .69" x 6.42" x 6.5". Solid effort, lots of good photos and descriptions.

4 Stars (this group mainly text and maps).

C. Rough Guide to Switzerland published June 2003, 704 pages, $13.27, ranked 30,209 on Amazon.com, 1.08" x 7.8" x 6.38". Solid effort lots of things to see and do and best "text and maps only" books.

D. Frommer's Switzerland published February 2003, 512 pages, $15.39, ranked 47,638 on Amazon.com, 1.1" x 8.5" x 5.08". Similar to Rough Guide but shorter.

E. Fodor's Guide to Switzerland 42 edition, published December 2002, 448 pages, $14.7, ranked highest in group on Amazon.com at 3,172, 1.2" x 8.98" x 5.01". The smallest in the group, do not know why it is so popular?.

3 Stars

F. Michelin Red Guide published in 2004, 563 pages but in four languages: Italian, French, German and English so English sections are just a fraction of the book.

I purchased a copy of this book to help with my summer research internship in Switzerland in 2001, and found it to be less useful than the Rough Guides.

The Fromer book is written as a fairly terse reference book, listing a few restaurants, hotels of various price ranges, and not much else for the different cities. Sure, there are listings of attractions for the different cities, but the way they are presented is not very helpful to plan trips. On the other hand, the Rough Guides have suggestions on things to do for the different places.

So all in all, it depends on your style of planning but I feel that this book is more suited to business travelers.