Items related to The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making...
Synopsis
"Brilliantly conceived....[A] tour de force in historical writing."―Ian Kershaw
Majestic and lyrically written, The Conquest of Nature traces the rise of Germany through the development of water and landscape. David Blackbourn begins his morality tale in the mid-1700s, with the epic story of Frederick the Great, who attempted―by importing the great scientific minds of the West and by harnessing the power of his army―to transform the uninhabitable marshlands of his scattered kingdom into a modern state. Chronicling the great engineering projects that reshaped the mighty Rhine, the emergence of an ambitious German navy, and the development of hydroelectric power to fuel Germany's convulsive industrial growth before World War I, Blackbourn goes on to show how Nazi racial policies rested on German ideas of mastery of the natural world. Filled with striking reproductions of paintings, maps, and photographs, this grand work of modern history links culture, politics, and the environment in an exploration of the perils faced by nations that attempt to conquer nature. 70 illustrations"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David Blackbourn is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Distinguished Chair of History Emeritus at Vanderbilt University. The author of seven books, including Marpingen: Apparitions of the Virgin Mary and The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany, he lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0393329992
- ISBN 13 9780393329995
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages480
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making...
Stock Image
The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # 3IIK10006GGH_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.51. Seller Inventory # G0393329992I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.51. Seller Inventory # G0393329992I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.51. Seller Inventory # G0393329992I4N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.51. Seller Inventory # G0393329992I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.LRII
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.51. Seller Inventory # G0393329992I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_423953570
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Conquest of Nature : Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 2007
ISBN 10: 0393329992
ISBN 13: 9780393329995
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 17375021-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Conquest of Nature : Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 2007
ISBN 10: 0393329992
ISBN 13: 9780393329995
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. Seller Inventory # 18221508-6
Quantity: 1 available