Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations Volume 1

I have been reading - and collecting for my personal library - the books by Brad Olsen since he first started publishing them in the late 90's. What I particularly appreciate about Brad's books is how they bring forth and make easily accessible some very interesting information regarding sacred places and their mythology and history. Two other fine characteristics of his books, especially the 108 destination series, are the engaging maps he uses and the details regarding travel to the sacred places. Brad's books are also easy to carry along on journeys to the sacred sites. I can think of no better source of concise information on the sacred places of North America, Europe and the World than Brad's three books on these regions. Martin Gray Sedona, Arizona author/photographer of Sacred Earth

Brad Olsen provides great information about 108 archaeological sites; famous temples, shrines, and churches; and other European sites and places. This is a tremendous reference for either the dedicated or armchair traveler. Brad spent months exploring and reporting on these sites, and you'll learn about the practices of the Viking councils, the history of menhirs in Portugal, and Ireland's The Mound of the Hostages. Color and black-and-white photos enrich the text, as do the hand drawn maps, which evoke those found in the Lord of the Rings. This is a very useful resource, and I wish I had had it while in Europe because I sure missed a lot of fascinating places!

I truly enjoyed this book as it offered many insights on the history of the mysterious Stone Henge, crop circles, revered saints, burial mounds, and more! With very descriptive information and brilliant photos and drawings, Europe's history seemed to come alive. I would strongly recommend this to anyone interested in history and travel or to anyone wanting to gain breathtaking knowledge of the world we live in.