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The Book of the Alps
the great illustrated book about the Alps.290 pages with over 1000 illustrations, graphics, and maps on geography, sports, history, culture, climate, environment and much more. Understand the Alps like never before.Created in cooperation with the Alpine clubs of Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol.
CONTENTS
The Book of the Alps has 46 chapters in seven subject areas:
Geography Flora and Fauna Climate and Environment Alpinism Mountain Sports Society and Economy Arts and Culture
GEOGRAPHY
Geological Formation
Ice Age
Mountains
Valleys
Mountain Passes
Lakes and Rivers
Glaciers
The Alps are unique. How did they form and evolve? How do glaciers, passes, valleys, lakes, and rivers shape the landscape? Answers to these and many more questions can be found in the geography chapter.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Biodiversity
Plants
Forests
Animals
National Parks
The Alpine environment is fascinating. Alpine flowers such as the edelweiss and Alpine animals like the .Alpine ibex have even become iconic symbols of the region. Learn everything about plants, animals, and more in this chapter.
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
Climate
Climate Change
Natural Disasters
Avalanches
Environmental Protection
The nature of the Alps is unique, but also vulnerable. Which changes come with the rise of temperatures? What consequences does this have for nature and people? What are the biggest threats and how can we confront them? These are some of the central themes of the chapter Climate and Environment.
ALPINISM
The age of first ascents in the Alps began at the end of the 18th century. Who were the greatest mountaineers in the Alps and who are they today? How did climbing techniques and equipment evolve over the decades? What achievements of alpinism took place on the Eiger's North Face? The Alpinism chapter offers the answers.
MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Ski touring
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Mountain Climbing
Climbing
Via Ferratas
Mountain Biking
Extreme sports
Exotic sports
Many visitors come to the Alps to hike and for winter sports. What are the best hiking or ski touring routes? Where are the finest snow parks? Which other famous and lesser known sports can you try in the Alps? Learn more in the Mountain Sports chapter.
SOCIETY AND ECONOMY
Nations
Settlement
Cities
Wars
Traffic
Economy
Mountain Pastures
Tourism
Alpine Clubs
Mountain Huts
Men and women have changed the Alps in the past and are still changing them today. How did the first Alpine settlements evolve? How did country borders emerge and change over the centuries? Where are the longest Alpine tunnels? Which role do the Alpine clubs play? These and many more topics are covered in this chapter.
ARTS AND CULTURE
Languages
Food and Drinks
Mysticism and Legends
Music
Movies
Literature
Religion
Holidays
Just as humans have influenced nature, the environment has also shaped the people. The Alps are a special cultural sphere, with its own languages, holidays, dishes and drinks. The Alps are home to mystical creatures and the mountains also play an important role in music, literature, and movies. Learn more in the chapter Arts and Culture.
