The Po
An Elegy for Italy's Longest River
$38.84
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2023
Summary
A captivating journey along the iconic River Po and through Italian history, society and culture.
‘Delightful… A wonderful cornucopia of history’ - TLS
‘Uncovers the Po’s fascinating history’ - Guardian
The Po is the longest river in Italy, travelling for 652 kilometres from one end of the country to the other. It rises by the French border in the Alps and meanders the width of the entire peninsula to the Adriatic Sea in the east. Flowing next to many…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786697400 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1786697408 |
| Author: | Tobias Jones |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Apollo |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
Travelling its length, Tobias Jones uncovers [the Po’s] fascinating history
A delightful book that is part history, part travel, part a picture of contemporary Italy… The Po is a wonderful cornucopia of history… Modern history at its most enjoyable * TLS *
Travelling its length, Tobias Jones uncovers [the Po’s] fascinating history * Guardian *
Tobias Jones is the perfect guide to the sweet Po as it runs its course * Spectator *
A meditative and evocative account… Like the Po, which has shifted course countless times and is notoriously prone to flooding, the book veers off on enjoyable tangents * Geographical Magazine *
This is a bleak tale at times, but compelling reading * Italia *
Jones has an eye for the quirky, and a talent for storytelling that keeps the reader engaged, amused, and enlightened. Recommended for all Italophiles, travellers, and lovers of the past * Archaeology Worldwide *
Tobias Jones
Tobias Jones is the author of eight previous books, including The Dark Heart of Italy, A Place of Refuge and the prize-winning Ultra. He is a regular contributor to the British, American and Italian press and has written and presented documentaries for the BBC and, in Italy, for RAI. The co-founder of two woodland charities in the UK, he has recently launched a new project, Common Home, in Parma.
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