Paperback. Coursing down from one fertile patch of Alpine ice in the jagged heights of Switzerland, the Rhine, the Rhone and the Po gave birth to three different European cultures German, French and Italian as they flowed across the continent.From this shared geological cradle these waterways have shaped the landscape, influenced the pattern of towns and cities, laid the foundation for economies and created an intricate network of transport, trade and agriculture. From the Romanesque buttresses and vines of Provence to the Wagnerian music of the Rhine and the artistic miracles of Lombardy, the heart of Western Europe its languages, religion, philosophy, science, politics and art has been nourished by these waters.Setting off in the dramatic mountain landscape where this story begins, acclaimed historian Robert Winder traces the rivers journeys from their increasingly fragile glacial sources, revealing in shimmering detail theiri mpact on Europes rich history as they flow towards the sea. A fascinating exploration of the rich and varied cultural worlds shaped by the Rhine, the Rhone and the Po. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Three Rivers (Paperback)
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited, London
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1783968796
ISBN 13: 9781783968794
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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