Description
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.
Author: Stephen O'Shea
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 03/27/2018
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780393355697
ISBN10: 0393355691
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Essays & Travelogues
- History | Europe | General
- Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats | Mountains