For thousands of years, the Danube has been one of the most mysterious rivers in Europe — a frontier of empires, a road of conquest, and a witness to forgotten worlds.
In Dark Secrets of the Danube, journalist and researcher Daniel Guță travels along the Romanian stretch of the river to uncover stories hidden beneath its waters and along its cliffs. From the ancient legends of the Greeks and the wars of the Dacians and Romans, to the Iron Gates, the lost island of Ada Kaleh, the Habsburg colonizations, and the dark years of the Cold War, the Danube has preserved secrets that few people know today.
This book explores ancient roads carved in stone, drowned towns, abandoned villages, military frontiers, and places marked by exile, war, and survival. Along the river lie the remains of Roman bridges, Ottoman fortresses, forgotten colonies, and communist projects that changed the landscape forever.
Illustrated with exclusive photographs taken on location, this documentary journey reveals the hidden history of the Danube and the lands it shaped.
A book about legends, empires, lost worlds, and the river that connects them all.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. For thousands of years, the Danube has been one of the most mysterious rivers in Europe - a frontier of empires, a road of conquest, and a witness to forgotten worlds.In Dark Secrets of the Danube, journalist and researcher Daniel Guta travels along the Romanian stretch of the river to uncover stories hidden beneath its waters and along its cliffs. From the ancient legends of the Greeks and the wars of the Dacians and Romans, to the Iron Gates, the lost island of Ada Kaleh, the Habsburg colonizations, and the dark years of the Cold War, the Danube has preserved secrets that few people know today.This book explores ancient roads carved in stone, drowned towns, abandoned villages, military frontiers, and places marked by exile, war, and survival. Along the river lie the remains of Roman bridges, Ottoman fortresses, forgotten colonies, and communist projects that changed the landscape forever.Illustrated with exclusive photographs taken on location, this documentary journey reveals the hidden history of the Danube and the lands it shaped.A book about legends, empires, lost worlds, and the river that connects them all. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798252393674
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. For thousands of years, the Danube has been one of the most mysterious rivers in Europe - a frontier of empires, a road of conquest, and a witness to forgotten worlds.In Dark Secrets of the Danube, journalist and researcher Daniel Guta travels along the Romanian stretch of the river to uncover stories hidden beneath its waters and along its cliffs. From the ancient legends of the Greeks and the wars of the Dacians and Romans, to the Iron Gates, the lost island of Ada Kaleh, the Habsburg colonizations, and the dark years of the Cold War, the Danube has preserved secrets that few people know today.This book explores ancient roads carved in stone, drowned towns, abandoned villages, military frontiers, and places marked by exile, war, and survival. Along the river lie the remains of Roman bridges, Ottoman fortresses, forgotten colonies, and communist projects that changed the landscape forever.Illustrated with exclusive photographs taken on location, this documentary journey reveals the hidden history of the Danube and the lands it shaped.A book about legends, empires, lost worlds, and the river that connects them all. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798252393674
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