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THE NILE History's Greatest River TERJE TVEDT 2021 UK Hardcover DJ 1ST/1ST MINT!
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Original Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780755616794
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
I. B. Tauris & Company, The Limited
ISBN-10
0755616790
ISBN-13
9780755616794
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7050082170
Product Key Features
Book Title
Nile : History's Greatest River
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Historical Geography, Africa / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers, Natural Resources
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres." -- Levison Wood - Explorer, Writer and Photographer "Professor Tvedt's book is a love-letter to the Nile's history and a map of the future of the world's longest river." -- Judith Bunbury, author of The Nile and Ancient Egypt (2019) " An expert weaver's tapestry of history, ecology, and politics on the world's greatest river. Lucky are the armchair travelers who join Terje Tvedt on this engaging odyssey up the Nile and across millennia. " -- Dan Morrison, Author of The Black Nile (2010), "In his vivid travelogue and cultural history, the Norwegian professor Terje Tvedt journeys from mouth to source, presenting a deluge of detail about the sediments of history, folklore and nature along the Nile's banks... Tvedt, switching effortlessly from history to reportage, also brings the Nile into the present with discursions on everything from Barack Obama's family origins in Kenya and George W Bush's role in South Sudan's gaining independence in 2011 to Idi Amin feeding human bodies to the crocodiles." -- New Statesman "A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres." -- Levison Wood - Explorer, Writer and Photographer "Professor Tvedt's book is a love-letter to the Nile's history and a map of the future of the world's longest river." -- Judith Bunbury, author of The Nile and Ancient Egypt (2019) "An expert weaver's tapestry of history, ecology, and politics on the world's greatest river. Lucky are the armchair travelers who join Terje Tvedt on this engaging odyssey up the Nile and across millennia." -- Dan Morrison, Author of The Black Nile (2010), A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres., [Tvedt] is an engaging, idiosyncratic guide, charting the ways in which the river has shaped everything from culture and agriculture to empire and religion. Packed with surprising detours and larger-then-life characters, it's both a fascinating study of a specific region and an illuminating look at the relationship between humans and the physical world we inhabit., A wide-ranging, idiosyncratic exploration of the ways in which the river Nile has shaped life throughout Africa across the course of centuries... This book sparks the imagination, encouraging readers to discover more about lives lived along the Nile, past and present., [Tvedt] is an engaging, idiosyncratic guide, charting the ways in which the river has shaped everything from culture and agriculture to empire and religion. Packed with surprising detours and larger-than-life characters, it's both a fascinating study of a specific region and an illuminating look at the relationship between humans and the physical world we inhabit., Professor Tvedt's book is a love-letter to the Nile's history and a map of the future of the world's longest river., "A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres." -- Levison Wood - Explorer, Writer and Photographer, When Terje Tveldt's survey of the great river leaves Egypt for the upper reaches, we begin to learn some satisfyingly arcane facts... For those with time to spare -- perhaps when taking a long sail up the great river -- the book has much to offer if treated as a compendium to dip into judiciously., "A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres." -- Levison Wood - Explorer, Writer and Photographer "Professor Tvedt's book is a love-letter to the Nile's history and a map of the future of the world's longest river." -- Judith Bunbury, author of The Nile and Ancient Egypt (2019), In his vivid travelogue and cultural history, the Norwegian professor Terje Tvedt journeys from mouth to source, presenting a deluge of detail about the sediments of history, folklore and nature along the Nile's banks... Tvedt, switching effortlessly from history to reportage, also brings the Nile into the present with discursions on everything from Barack Obama's family origins in Kenya and George W Bush's role in South Sudan's gaining independence in 2011 to Idi Amin feeding human bodies to the crocodiles., In this involving and richly nuanced narrative, [Tvedt] invites the reader to join him on his journey in a book that is part history, part travelogue, and always involving... Tvedt's love for his subject is evident on every page. Readers will find much to enjoy here, whether they are students of history, or simply looking for a book that is as accessible as it is ambitious. With a scope as vast as the Nile itself ... The Nile is essential reading., "In his vivid travelogue and cultural history, the Norwegian professor Terje Tvedt journeys from mouth to source, presenting a deluge of detail about the sediments of history, folklore and nature along the Nile's banks... Tvedt, switching effortlessly from history to reportage, also brings the Nile into the present with discursions on everything from Barack Obama's family origins in Kenya and George W Bush's role in South Sudan's gaining independence in 2011 to Idi Amin feeding human bodies to the crocodiles." -- New Statesman "When Terje Tveldt's survey of the great river leaves Egypt for the upper reaches, we begin to learn some satisfyingly arcane facts... For those with time to spare - perhaps when taking a long sail up the great river - the book has much to offer if treated as a compendium to dip into judiciously." -- The Spectator "A fascinating insight into the lifeblood of Africa. Written with an extraordinary eye for detail and a wonderful blend of genres." -- Levison Wood - Explorer, Writer and Photographer "Professor Tvedt's book is a love-letter to the Nile's history and a map of the future of the world's longest river." -- Judith Bunbury, author of The Nile and Ancient Egypt (2019) "An expert weaver's tapestry of history, ecology, and politics on the world's greatest river. Lucky are the armchair travelers who join Terje Tvedt on this engaging odyssey up the Nile and across millennia." -- Dan Morrison, Author of The Black Nile (2010), An expert weaver's tapestry of history, ecology, and politics on the world's greatest river. Lucky are the armchair travelers who join Terje Tvedt on this engaging odyssey up the Nile and across millennia.
Dewey Decimal
962
Synopsis
"[A] vivid travelogue." New Statesman "Has much to offer." The Spectator "Sparks the imagination." BBC History Magazine "A fascinating study." BBC History Revealed Magazine "Essential reading." All About History "Valiant, valuable and entertaining." Times Literary Supplement The greatest river in the world has a long and fascinating history. Professor Terje Tvedt, one of the world's leading experts on the history of waterways, travels upstream along the river's mouth to its sources. The result is a travelogue through 5000 years and 11 countries, from the Mediterranean to Central Africa. This is the fascinating story of the immense economic, political and mythical significance of the river. Brimming with accounts of central characters in the struggle for the Nile - from Caesar and Cleopatra, to Churchill and Mussolini, and on to the political leaders of today, The Nile is also the story of water as it nourished a civilization.
LC Classification Number
DT115
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- i***d (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs a lover of history, I can’t wait to read these books. They arrived in fine condition as described the seller. They were carefully packaged to avoid any damage during shipping. The seller answered my questions about the books. I have purchased more than one item from this seller and wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them again. A very positive experience.Easton Press 3V OXFORD HISTORY ANCIENT WORLD Egypt Greece Roman 1ST LEATHER FINE (#196842412887)
- 0***h (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery nice experience with this seller. Quick postage, well packaged. I’ve not personally been able to inspect the book, but I’ve been told it was as described. Fair price as well
- 3***a (98)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was exactly as advertised (the seller always provides detailed photos and descriptions on every item). The packaging of items for shipment is always well done, and orders arrive faster than expected. The seller has a great variety of high quality items for sale and often offers discounts on items.