The Alps: A Human History From Hannibal To Heidi And Beyond

ôAn entertaining, turbocharged race among the high mountain passes of six alpine countries.ö ùLiesl Schillinger, New York Times Book Review 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 OÆShea ("a graceful and passionate writer"ùWashington 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
• | Publication Date: Mar 27, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 336 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Travel
• | ISBN-10: 0393355691
• | ISBN-13: 9780393355697