The Alps
| Author | : Andrew Beattie |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 263 |
| Release | : 2006-11-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199726394 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199726396 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (396 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Alps by : Andrew Beattie
Download or read book The Alps written by Andrew Beattie and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alps are Europe's highest mountain range: their broad arc stretches right across the center of the continent, encompassing a wide range of traditions and cultures. Andrew Beattie explores the turbulent past and vibrant present of this landscape, where early pioneers of tourism, mountaineering, and scientific research, along with the enduring legacies of historical regimes from the Romans to the Nazis, have all left their mark.
