Top 10 Books about Venezuela

1. The History of Venezuela (Palgrave Essential Histories) (Paperback)

by See larger image by H. Micheal Tarver (Author), Julia C. Frederick (Author) - Tracing the nation's 300 years as a Spanish colony through a brief unification followed by civil war, Tarver brings Venezuela's dramatic history to life. Highlighting events including the discovery of oil in the 1900s and the establishment of democratic government in 1958, Tarver offers a comprehensive chronicle that contextualizes the current unrest under the leadership of Hugo Chavez.

2. Lonely Planet Venezuela

by Thomas Kohnstamm - This guide book contains maps, illustrations, history, photos, top attractions, ecological and wildlife information, plus recommendations to lodgings and restaurants.

3. 2006 Country Profile and Guide to Venezuela: National Travel Guidebook and Handb

by U.S. Government (Author) - There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

4. Venezuela (Guias del buen viajero) (Paperback)

by Dominic Hamilton (Author), Francesco Pittau (Translator) - Whether dreaming from an armchair or booking a flight, the sophisticated traveler will find the information necessary to see and experience each destination in these travel guides. Perfect for the planning stages of a vacation, they include expert advice from insiders about hotels, restaurants, and transportation tips, and lavish color photography highlights places of interest. With information about entertainment and day adventures, the books in this series make great on-the-road companions.

5. Venezuela Map (Travel Reference Map)

by Treaty Oak (Author), International Travel Maps (Author) - Map of the country and portions of its neighbors with elevations shown by color changes. Legend locates international and state borders; settlements from major cities to villages; roads (with distances in kilometers) from freeways to seasonal roads/tracks/trails; railways; airports and airstrips; peaks with heights in meters; escarpments; points of interest; mining/prospecting; caves; archaeological sites; oilfields and pipelines; lighthouses; swamps.

6. Insight Guide Venezuela

by Angela Baynham History, culture, regional information, practical tips, photos, maps, plus recommendations for lodgings and restaurants.

7. Venezuela, The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

by Hilary Dunsterville-Branch (Author) - This 2003 edition stretches to 538 pages, yet it is still compact enough to be portable. Hilary distils her experience into the every section of the book from an expanded treatment of Caracas to detailed information on hiking in Roraima and travelling up the River Caura. There are plenty of maps to help the visitor too. A strong conservation focus is welcome, with information about wildlife and habitats, environmental issues, conservation projects and NGOs. Definitely the book the discerning visitor should acquire for a successful trip to Venezuela.

8. Culture Shock Venezuela (English)

by Kitt Baguley - Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you'll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.

9. Historical Dictionary of Venezuela

by Donna Keyse Rudolph, G. A. Rudolph - Alphabetically arranged entries include information about persons, places, events, and organizations in Venezuela through 1990. There is now information about the political antecedents of the states, the federal territories, the Federal District, and the major and historically significant cities. It contains a greatly expanded bibliography of books in English and Spanish, and a chronology of significant events in Venezuelan history has been added.

10. Venezuela Laminated Map (B&B) (Map)

by Berndtson & Berndtson (Author) - Laminated road map distinguishes 5 types of roads,, International airports/airfields, hotels, bus stations, subways, funiculars, museums, castles, caves, points of interest, beaches, gas stations, vantage points, National Parks, recreation areas, scuba diving/windsurfing/yachting sites, cascades, International harbours. Includes Amazon Region, Caracas, Isla de Margarita, Islas Los Roques, Porlamar. Legend in 5 languages, including English. Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month.