A History of the World in 500 Walks
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2016
Aurum (Verlag)
978-1-78131-600-9 (ISBN)
Aurum (Verlag)
978-1-78131-600-9 (ISBN)
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This book will lead you on a grand tour of world events, from prehistory to the 21st century.A History of the World in 500 Walks is learned but light-footed and never pedestrian, combining inspirational and knowledgable commentary with practical detail.
From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots! From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine travelling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadors, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered.
From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots! From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine travelling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadors, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered.
Sarah Baxter grew up in Norfolk, England and now lives in Bath. Her passion for travel and the great outdoors saw her traverse Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the United States before settling into a writing career. She was Associate Editor of Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, for more than ten years and has also written extensively on travel for a diverse range of other publications, including the Guardian, the Telegraph and the Independent newspapers. Sarah has also contributed to more than a dozen Lonely Planet guidebooks.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.06.2016 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 170 x 227 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78131-600-7 / 1781316007 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78131-600-9 / 9781781316009 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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