The Rhine
following europe's greatest river from amsterdam to the alps
$24.26
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2019
Summary
The Rhine: A Journey Through History and Culture
SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Rhine is one of the world’s greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial and political powerhouses of Germany and France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
For five years, Ben…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473665095 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1473665094 |
| Author: | Ben Coates |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2019 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Among the finest multi-destination books is The Rhine … Coates’s itchy feet paddle him steadily (after a disaster in a rowing boat) on two wheels from Holland (sleeping in dunes), past Utrecht to the German border (Arnhem redolent of war in A Bridge Too Far) to sleepier Bonn. History shimmers across his hinterland, contested in two world wars, and his curiosity - Coates’s great strength - unearths the ways in which the river shaped the destinies of those who made its ever changing banks their home. - Scotsman - Books of the Year
A captivating mixture of travel and history. - CompassA piece of nonfiction that’s both a travelogue and historic account of how the river shaped Europe. - Smithsonian magazine - Books of the YearBen Coates discovers how the Rhine influenced history. - Daily ExpressBen Coates discovers how the Rhine influenced history. - Daily ExpressAbout The Author
Ben Coates
Ben Coates was born in Britain in 1982, lives in Rotterdam with his Dutch wife, and now works for an international charity. During his career he has been a political advisor, corporate speechwriter, lobbyist and aid worker. He has written articles for numerous publications including the Guardian, Financial Times and Huffington Post.
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