If, like me, you love travel but do not know very much about art or history and want to make the most of your time in Europe, this book is a must. I found it very useful - I used it in conjunction with Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw's other book "Europe 101" and found the combination to be great. I would certainly recommend "Mona Winks" to anyone going to Europe - my copy is certainly very dog-earred!!!