{"title":"Colin Duncan Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eColin Duncan Taylor explores the rich tapestry of history and military affairs with a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Pyrenees\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to traverse significant landscapes shaped by conflict and cultural encounters, blending historical rigor with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched accounts that illuminate lesser-known theatres and episodes, offering fresh perspectives on pivotal moments. Taylor's writing appeals to enthusiasts of history seeking insightful and engaging explorations beyond the familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pyrenees-by-colin-duncan-taylor-9780300287196","title":"The Pyrenees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating account of the Pyrenees and their people—from prehistoric settlement to the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pyrenees\u003c\/em\u003e dominate the landscape between France and Spain, stretching from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Long thought of as an impassable, unspoiled wilderness, the mountains are often seen as both a physical and cultural barrier between southern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Yet this treacherous terrain has been inhabited and shaped by human hands for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColin Duncan Taylor leads us through the human history of the Pyrenees, from the cave art of their first prehistoric inhabitants to today's spa towns and ski resorts. Early pastoralists, Greek and Roman colonists, the Visigoths and the Moors all left their mark on the mountains, which have played an outsize role in European history—as a place to live or hide, attack or defend, exploit or enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor collects together stories from both sides of the mountains, and reveals how they have been made and remade throughout history by people from all levels of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712326992108,"sku":"9780300287196","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300287196-the-pyrenees-1.jpg?v=1791854316"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/colin-duncan-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}