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Three Rivers: The Extraordinary Waterways That Created Europe

Three Rivers: The Extraordinary Waterways That Created Europe


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About the Book

A fascinating exploration of the rich, varied cultural worlds shaped by three great European rivers: the Rhine, the Rhone, and the Po.

Three of Europe's greatest rivers share the same geological cradle: one fertile patch of Alpine ice in the jagged heights of central Switzerland. Coursing down through the peaks, the Rhine, the Rhone, and the Po gave birth to three different European cultures--German, French, and Italian--as they flowed across the continent.

From this shared geological cradle, these waterways have shaped the landscape, influenced the pattern of towns and cities, laid the foundation for economies and created an intricate network of transport, trade, and agriculture. From the Romanesque buttresses and vines of Provence to the Wagnerian music of the Rhine and the artistic miracles of Lombardy, the heart of Western Europe--its languages, religion, philosophy, science, politics, and art--has been nourished by these waters.

Setting off in the dramatic mountain landscape where this story begins, acclaimed historian Robert Winder traces the rivers' journeys from their increasingly fragile glacial sources, revealing in shimmering detail their impact on Europe's rich history as they flow toward the sea.



About the Author :
Robert Winder was the literary editor of The Independent (where he ran the Foreign Fiction Award for translated novels) and deputy editor of Granta. He is the author of several books published in Britain, including Bloody Foreigners: The Story of Immigration to Britain and The Last Wolf: The Hidden Springs of Englishness. The former helped inspire the Migration Museum Project, which aims to create a major museum on the theme of migration and for which he was a founder trustee. Robert lives in England.

Review :
"An enjoyable grand tour of western European history. Full of flavor and sparkle."-- "The Sunday Times (London)" "Spanning ancient times to the present and punctuated with handsome photographs, his book possesses both the sweep and particularity of all great histories, offering a wealth of insight and surprising connections, wedded to narrative verve. In this, the book harbors many of the same virtues as Simon Winchester's Atlantic (2010). Some chapters, especially those on the Renaissance and Reformation, quicken the pulse. In its artful organization, observational skill, and thorough grasp of the currents of history, the book excels. Engrossing detail meets irresistible style in popular history at its best."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Three Rivers is wonderful excursion into history, travel and stories about some of the most fascinating rivers of Europe--do yourself a favor and take a holiday with this book."--Robert Twigger, author of Red Nile "Enthralling. Gives intriguing insight into the ebb and flow of Western Europe's culture, history and geography."--Jasper Winn, author of Water Ways "In this love letter to the Continent, Robert Winder takes a meandering and always entertaining journey down Western Europe's three great rivers. His affection for his subject shines through on every page . . . and his daring digressive style gives him latitude for quirky erudition and the chance to deliver unexpected delights."--Stephen O'Shea, author of The Alps "Insightful, elegant, and deeply researched to the very last drop, this book will change the way you see rivers--and the continent they have shaped--forever."--Matt Gaw, author of In All Weathers "Revelatory and inspirational, a passionate love-letter to Western Europe's great trinity of waterways."--James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of Germany "The book's elegant premise is that the Rhine, the Rhône, and the Po gave rise to the three great national cultures--and in doing so helped unify Europe."-- "Financial Times"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798897101627
  • Publisher: Pegasus Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Pegasus Books
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 498 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8897101623
  • Publisher Date: 04 Aug 2026
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Sub Title: The Extraordinary Waterways That Created Europe


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