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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.

 

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