The Alps
A Human History from Hannibal to Heidi and Beyond
$34.43
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2018
Summary
For centuries the Alps have been witness to the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers, and the dreams of engineers. In The Alps, Stephen O’Shea (“a graceful and passionate writer”-Washington Post) takes readers up and down these majestic mountains. Journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, he explores the reality behind historic events and reveals how the Alps have profoundly influenced culture and society.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393355697 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0393355691 |
| Author: | Stephen O'Shea |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 275g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 140mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
“Stephen O’Shea’s sardonic, science-rich travelogue…” – Nature
“His [Stephen O’Shea’s] account of his journey, all 500 miles and seven countries of it, is a soaring success, erudite, entertaining and human… the Alps cry out to be explored. Start with this book.” – i paper
“Veteran traveller Stephen O’Shea takes the reader on a delightful 500-mile historical romp through the Alps… It is well worth making space in the rucksack for this on your next Alpine holiday.” – Geographical
Stephen O'Shea
Stephen O’Shea is the author of several books about European history, including the acclaimed Back to the Front and Sea of Faith. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
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