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In lively language, Hans Karl Peterlini guides us through the recent history of South Tyrol. He illuminates the developments and key events, including the fighting in the First World War, the option and Italianisation of the country under the fascists, the political efforts for autonomy and the bomb attacks. Furthermore, Peterlini tells the stories of the people of South Tyrol, their economies, cultural creations and lifestyles, their misunderstandings, and achievements in reconciliation - right up to the present day.
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
A selection of the best in travel writing, with both fiction and non-fiction presented together, this companion is for all those who like travelling, like to think about travelling, and who take an interest in their destination. It covers guidebooks as well as books about food, history, art and architecture, religion, outdoor activities, illustrated books, autobiographies, biographies and fiction and lists books both in and out of print. Anderson's Travel Companion is arranged first by continent, then alphabetically by country and then by subject, cross-referenced where necessary. There is a separate section for guidebooks and comprehensive indexes. Sarah Anderson founded the Travel Bookshop in 1979 and is also a journalist and writer on travel subjects. She is known by well-known travel writers such as Michael Palin and Colin Thubron. Michael Palin chose her bookshop as his favourite shop and Colin Thubron and Geoffrey Moorhouse, among others, made suggestions for titles to include in the Travel Companion.
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Der Rother Jubiläums-Wanderführer Alpen versammelt in einem Band die 100 schönsten Touren im gesamten Alpenbogen. Ob erfahrener Bergsteiger oder Genusswanderer – dieses Buch hat für jedes Können und jeden Geschmack etwas zu bieten: Von leichten Wanderungen im Tal oder hinauf zu Almen bis hin zu schweißtreibenden Gipfelbesteigungen ist alles dabei. Zu seinem 100-jährigen Bestehen hat sich der Rother Bergverlag etwas Besonderes einfallen lassen: Die Rother Jubiläums-Wanderführer. In drei Bänden – Deutschland, Alpen und Sonnenziele am Mittelmeer und Atlantik – präsentieren Rother-Autoren ihre jeweils 100 Lieblingstouren. Zum feierlichen Anlass erscheinen die Sondereditionen nic...