Salzburg: City of Culture Contributor(s): Nowak, Hubert (Author), Lewis, Peter (Translator) |
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ISBN: 190996168X ISBN-13: 9781909961685 Publisher: Haus Pub. OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Austria |
Series: Armchair Traveller |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 140 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Now in paperback, Nowak reveals the lesser-known side of Salzburg through stories of those who have lived there over the centuries. Situated in the shadow of the Eastern Alps, Salzburg is known for its majestic baroque architecture, music, cathedrals, and gardens. The city grew in power and wealth as the seat of prince-bishops, found international fame as the birthplace of the beloved composer Mozart, and expanded to become a global destination for travel as a festival city. With all its stunning sights and rich history, Salzburg has become Austria's second most visited city, drawing visitors from around the world. Hubert Nowak sets out to reveal the lesser-known side of Salzburg, a small town with international renown. Leaving the famed festival district, he plunges into the narrow façade-lined streets of the old quarter, creating one of the most extensive accounts of the city published in English. Through the stories of those who visited and lived in the city over the centuries, he gives the reader a fresh perspective and gives the old city new life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lewis, Peter: - Peter Lewis has had careers in university teaching and publishing and now works as a freelance translator and author. His recent translations include Asfa-Wossen Asserate's King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia; Johannes Fried's Charlemagne: A Biography; Dierk Walter's Colonial Violence; and Gunnar Decker's Hesse: The Wanderer and His Shadow. |