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The Two-Mountain Mindset
A Journey Through the Volcanic and Alpine Hearts of France
Verlag:
Independently Published Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36093765
EAN: 9798189106811
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mi, 07.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 35.25
Beschreibung
This book is an exhaustive analytical exploration of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, framing its history, economy, and culture through the 'Two-Mountain Mindset. ' By contrasting the volcanic 'fire' of the Massif Central with the alpine 'ice' of the east, the author demonstrates how geography dictates cultural values-patience versus ambition. The text traverses Neolithic lake dwellings, Roman capitals, and the silk-weaving corridors of Lyon, moving seamlessly into modern industrial powerhouses like Michelin and the design-led reinvention of Saint-Étienne. It offers deep dives into the region's culinary supremacy, marked by 20 AOC cheese designations and the legacy of the Mères Lyonnaises. Beyond a mere travelogue, the work functions as a masterclass in regional mastery, explaining how strategic confluences and industrial reinventions have turned this 'tectonic mecca' into France's economic and gastronomic engine. It provides readers with a blueprint for understanding how heritage and innovation coexist, making it an essential text for cultural analysts, educators, and travelers seeking the profound logic beneath the French landscape.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Stephen Peridore
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 244