with contributions by William Blacker, Sherban Cantacuzino, Dudley Iles, Stephen Lloyd, Robert Matthew-Walker, Sheila Paine, Miranda Villiers and Sebastian Wormell

Paperback, 368 pages, Pallas Athene Publishers
(May 2009), ISBN: 1 873429 55 X
48 pages of colour plates, 145 text illustrations and diagrams, 2 fold out maps

The Ratiu Foundation / Romanian Cultural Centre in London and Pallas Athene Publishers
have the pleasure to invite you to a

Book Launch Event:
ROMANIA
Edited by John Villiers

Tuesday 19 May 2009
19.00-21.00, The Ratiu Foundation, Manchester Square, 18 Fitzhardinge Street
London W1H 6EQ (see map here)
ENTRANCE BY INVITATION ONLY. RSVP bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk or call us on Tel. 020 7486 0295, ext. 108.

For the launch of this exciting new book on Romania, we are glad to welcome you in our building in Manchester Square. We promise to make this an unforgettable evening with a reception full of Romanian flavour. Romanian history, art, landscapes, places of interest and well-kept secrets for the discerning tourist will all be revealed over a glass of Romanian wine and traditional food, in our beautiful reception room.

As a special introductory offer, the book can be purchased on the evening at the special price of £15 (normal price £19.99).

Synopsis

From the colourful traditions of Transylvania to the sophistication of Bucharest, the Paris of the East, Romania comes to life in this book. The gorgeous painted churches of the unspoilt Carpathian mountain country, the unique wooden architecture of Maramures, the fascinating riches of a country on the edge of both the Ancient Roman and the Byzantine empires are presented in detail, together with practical information for travellers.

PALLAS ATHENE is well known for its distinguished guidebooks, including the first comprehensive guides in English to the Czech and Slovak Republics and to Poland. The Pallas Guide to Romania will be both a useful guide and a vital reference book. Published in the UK and distributed worldwide, the book will also be an ambassador for Romania, bringing the country’s rich heritage and natural beauties to a new audience.

Organised by the Ratiu Foundation / Romanian Cultural Centre in London and Pallas Athene Publishers.