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100 1 _aTreves, Frederick,
_d1853-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Riviera of the Corniche Road
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-13
508 _aProduced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Riviera of the Corniche Road" by Sir Frederick Treves is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the history and culture of the French Riviera, particularly the area along the Great Corniche Road between Nice and Mentone, blending personal anecdotes with historical narratives. Through detailed descriptions, Treves provides insights into the evolution of this region, including its ancient inhabitants and the influences that shaped it over centuries. The opening of the text sets the tone for a deep exploration of the Riviera's past, highlighting its obscured and often fragmented history. Treves evokes imagery of early inhabitants, such as the Ligurians and later Roman and barbarian influences, painting a vivid picture of the land's shift from wilderness to civilization. He captures the complex interplay of cultures, battles, and the gradual emergence of towns amid a backdrop of persistent conflict and change. As the author describes the ancient landscape and historical transitions, he establishes the Riviera as not just a picturesque locale but as a site of ongoing human drama that has shaped its identity over the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRiviera (France) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59907
999 _c100733
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