The Alps
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Stephen O'Shea takes readers on a captivating journey through Europe's most iconic mountain range, weaving together history, culture, and natural splendour. From Hannibal's legendary crossing to the birth of mountaineering, from medieval pilgrims to modern ski resorts, this is the story of how the Alps have shaped European civilisation and captured human imagination for millennia.
O'Shea's narrative spans the entire arc of the range, exploring the lives of those who have called these peaks home and the adventurers who risked everything to conquer them. With wit and scholarship, he reveals how these mountains have served as both barrier and meeting place, inspiring artists, testing soldiers, and transforming our understanding of the natural world. Essential reading for anyone fascinated by mountains, history, or the enduring relationship between humans and the landscape.
