Rivers in history perspectives on waterways in europe and north america history of the urban environment pittsburgh hist urban environ series editors christof mauch thomas zeller publisher university of pittsburgh pre 2008 isbn 0822973413 9780822973416 length 229 pages subjects. By its title and because the authors examine rivers in germany england france russia and the united states this book invites comparisons the editors how we use cookies to enhance your experience on our websiteby continuing to use our website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Rivers in history presents one of the first comparative histories of rivers on the continents of europe and north america in the modern age the contributors examine the dynamic relationship between rivers and humans through political cultural industrial social and ecological perspectives in national and transnational settings. Download citation rivers in history perspectives on waterways in europe and north america review rivers like river anthologies wander and braid deep in places and shallow in others they . Amazoncom rivers in history perspectives on waterways in europe and north america pittsburgh hist urban environ 9780822959885 mauch christof zeller thomas books