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

?n entertaining, turbocharged race among the high mountain passes of six alpine countries.??iesl 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 O?hea ("a graceful and passionate writer"?ashington 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