The Rhine: Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps

Written by:
Ben Coates
Narrated by:
Ciaran Saward

Unabridged Audiobook

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Book
2
Narrator
1
Release Date
September 2021
Duration
11 hours 36 minutes
Summary
From rowing the canals of Amsterdam to riding a cow through the Alps, via Cold War nuclear bunkers, raucous Gay Pride parades, tranquil Lake Constance, and snowy mountain climbs, The Rhine blends travelogue and offbeat history to tell the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Rhine is one of the world's greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial and political powerhouses of Germany and France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

For five years, Ben Coates lived alongside a major channel of the river in Rotterdam, crossing it daily, swimming and sailing in its tributaries. In The Rhine, he sets out by bicycle from the Netherlands where it enters the North Sea, following it through Germany, France, and Liechtenstein, to its source in the icy Alps. He explores the impact that the Rhine has had on European culture and history and finds out how influences have flowed along and across the river, shaping the people who live alongside it.
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Anonymous

Very informative. Lots and lots of history with bits of humor mixed in. If you’re taking a trip on the Rhine, this is a must. I also have the book. It’s got a great map, but was a tough read for me. I couldn’t pronounce many of the names/words, so I got it on Audiobook. Much better! I highly recommend it. The narrator was great! Enjoy!

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