Beschreibung
A sweeping natural history of how rivers have shaped the course of civilization. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. From ancient Egypt to our growing contemporary metropolises, RIVERS OF POWER reveals why rivers matter so profoundly to human civilization, and how they continue to be indispensable to our societies and wellbeing. Takes readers on a tour of the world's great rivers - past, present and future.
