The Po by Tobias Jones
A journey along the River Po and through Italian history, society and culture, from journalist and author Tobias Jones.
A delightful book that is part history, part travel, part a picture of contemporary Italy.. The Po is a wonderful cornucopia of history... Modern history at its most enjoyable * TLS *
Travelling its length, Tobias Jones uncovers [the Po's] fascinating history * Guardian *
Tobias Jones is the perfect guide to the sweet Po as it runs its course * Spectator *
A meditative and evocative account... Like the Po, which has shifted course countless times and is notoriously prone to flooding, the book veers off on enjoyable tangents * Geographical Magazine *
This is a bleak tale at times, but compelling reading * Italia *
Jones has an eye for the quirky, and a talent for storytelling that keeps the reader engaged, amused, and enlightened. Recommended for all Italophiles, travellers, and lovers of the past * Archaeology Worldwide *
Travelling its length, Tobias Jones uncovers [the Po's] fascinating history * Guardian *
Tobias Jones is the perfect guide to the sweet Po as it runs its course * Spectator *
A meditative and evocative account... Like the Po, which has shifted course countless times and is notoriously prone to flooding, the book veers off on enjoyable tangents * Geographical Magazine *
This is a bleak tale at times, but compelling reading * Italia *
Jones has an eye for the quirky, and a talent for storytelling that keeps the reader engaged, amused, and enlightened. Recommended for all Italophiles, travellers, and lovers of the past * Archaeology Worldwide *
Tobias Jones is the author of eight previous books, including The Dark Heart of Italy, A Place of Refuge and the prize-winning Ultra. He is a regular contributor to the British, American and Italian press and has written and presented documentaries for the BBC and, in Italy, for RAI. The co-founder of two woodland charities in the UK, he has recently launched a new project, Common Home, in Parma.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786697394 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786697394 |
| Title | The Po |
| Author | Tobias Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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