{"product_id":"simon-schuster-latvia-by-paul-brummell","title":"Simon \u0026 Schuster - Latvia by Paul Brummell","description":"[Globe Pequot Publishing]\r\n\r\nThe new, sixth and thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Latvia remains the only standalone guide to this fascinating, ever-changing Baltic nation. This small, enchantingly varied country will appeal to culture vultures, history buffs, outdoors enthusiasts and foodies alike. Connections to the US abound: Prime Minister Krišjanis Karinš was born in Delaware, while famous US-based Latvians include tailor Jacob Davies, credited with inventing jeans, and abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko.\r\n\r\nLatvia is best known internationally through its capital city Riga, whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site combining a medieval core providing testimony of its importance as a port of the Hanseatic League and an outer area containing the most extensive assemblage of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. \r\n\r\nLatvia is larger than West Virginia yet, with a population of under two million, is one of Europe's most verdant countries. A low-lying landscape of forests, lakes and","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback; 312 pages \/ English","offer_id":48355575431418,"sku":"9781804690406","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/1865\/2410\/files\/6b9234acbae94c71e0406f3b8b2bd1a82e0fe9d8e528f28b95fe7f3e41122745.jpg?v=1771637890","url":"https:\/\/www.shopyoshi.com\/products\/simon-schuster-latvia-by-paul-brummell","provider":"Yoshi - the store for modern travel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}