The Alps: A Cultural History By Beattie, Andrew 9780195309553

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The Alps: A Cultural History : Oxford University Press : 9780195309553 : 0195309553 : 01 Nov 2006 : 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.

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