- Explore Human-Nature Relationship: In this award-winning book, Simon Schama delves into the deep-rooted psychic connections between humanity and the natural world, spanning across continents and time.
- Fascinating Stories: Discover the Nazi reverence for the ancient German forest, the intertwining of Christian and pagan myths in Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, and the monumental struggle at Mount Rushmore.
- A Triumphant Work: Landscape and Memory weaves history, naturalism, mythology, and art into an encyclopedic and engaging narrative, capturing the reader's imagination.
- Irresistible Read: As irresistible as Schama's previous bestseller "Citizens," this book is a thought-provoking and revealing journey through human history and its relationship with nature.
- Critically Acclaimed: Praised by Time Magazine and the New York Times, this extraordinary work promises to absorb, instruct, and fascinate readers with its richness and intellectual depth.
Item Number: 9780679735120
Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
Weight: 2.4 lb
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