Wondering Through Europe

Highly informative enjoyable European history-Kirkus Discoveries. Small towns great cities emperors popes knights hermits and just plain common folks û immerse yourself in the powerful history of Europe as you wander through the living past of the Old World from ancient times to the present. The author Bruno Boley still remembers his amazement when as a child he learned that the Swiss mountain city of Chur was really a distant Roman curia that is a magistrature run by the far-away mighty city of Rome. He felt one could gain a more exciting and comprehensive view of the history and geography of Europe as gleaned from its place-names. Hence this book: it contains the story of several thousand names of places and compelling insights on both natural û rivers mountains seas û and human history û cities countries kings queens wars empires. Wonder as you wander in your real or armchair travels û and open the way to many unsuspected avenues of thought. Indulge yourself. Immerse yourself. Discover.