The Pyrenees
A Human History
$42.98
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2026
Summary
A fascinating account of the Pyrenees and their people—from prehistoric settlement to the present day
The Pyrenees dominate the landscape between France and Spain, stretching from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Long thought of as an impassable, unspoiled wilderness, the mountains are often seen as both a physical and cultural barrier between southern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Yet this treacherous terrain has been inhabited and shaped by human hands for cen…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300287196 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0300287194 |
| Author: | Colin Duncan Taylor |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 235mm |
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Critics Review
“Although older than the Alps, the Pyrenees remain far less well known … Taylor’s account is an absorbing romp through this human story.”—Ettie Neil-Gallacher, The Field
“Immaculately researched, humorous, and beautifully written. The focus is precise—the impact of human hands on the mountain landscape. A book for mountain lovers everywhere.”—Nick Thorpe, author of Walking Europe’s Last Wilderness
“Colin Duncan Taylor draws on the experiences and observations of twenty-five years spent in the Pyrenees to offer the reader a narrative of enlightening insight into this mountain range’s historical, cultural and political history.”—Jules Stewart, co-author of Cádiz
“A genuine delight: this human history of the Pyrenees is original, hugely informative and beautifully written. Ranging from cave art to modern tourism, Taylor brings alive one of Europe’s most spectacular yet unknown landscapes.”—Luke Stegemann, author of Madrid
Colin Duncan Taylor
Colin Duncan Taylor is a writer and journalist from the south of France who writes on history, landscape, and gastronomy. He is the author of books on the cultural and religious heritage of the Languedoc, and on southern French cuisine.
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