The Rhine
The Rhine by Ben Coates, published by Mobius on November 26, 2019, is a travel narrative that explores one of the world’s most significant rivers. Spanning 800 miles, the Rhine flows from the Netherlands through Germany and France, ultimately reaching Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In this book, Coates recounts his five-year experience living near the river in Rotterdam and details his journey by bicycle from its mouth at the North Sea to its source in the Alps, examining the river’s profound influence on European culture and history.
Readers will find a blend of travelogue and history as Coates delves into the various ways the Rhine has shaped the lives of those who inhabit its banks. The narrative highlights themes of adventure and personal memoir, offering insights into the river’s role in connecting diverse regions and cultures across Europe. With 323 pages, this edition presents a unique perspective on the interplay between geography and human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the historical significance of this iconic waterway.
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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 where 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.
Blending travelogue and offbeat history, The Rhine tells the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent.
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