Best Athesia Tappeiner products in the Non-fiction category
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1. Athesia Tappeiner Geschichte Südtirols
A clearly structured, essential introduction to the tumultuous history of South Tyrol in the 20th century - from the division of Tyrol as a consequence of World War I to the end of the era of Governor Luis Durnwalder. The book by historian Alfons Gruber is now in its sixth, revised and expanded edition and has long become a popular handbook for those who wish to gain an overview of this pivotal era without much effort. Rolf Steininger, emeritus professor of contemporary history at the University of Innsbruck, writes about the new edition of Alfons Gruber's book: "Anyone who wants to learn about the history of South Tyrol should read this book.".
2. Athesia Tappeiner Gipfelkreuze – Träume, Triumphe, Tragödien
The reader feels as if they are always in the midst of the action. The author takes them on summit tours, where they encounter unusual people. For the Corno di Cavento in Northern Italy, where a mountain war raged 100 years ago, Giovanni Pellizzari constructs a memorial cross made of iron rods and barbed wire, adorning the arms with a soldier's helmet each and allowing a bell, whose clapper is an old projectile, to swing in the wind. For the Schönfeldspitze in Austria, Anton Thuswaldner from Kaprun creates a replica of Michelangelo's Pietà. In the Gröden Valley of South Tyrol, Ivan Lardschneider has a falling out with almost the entire village of Wolkenstein because he breaks with the traditional style of local woodcarvers for a cross on Piz Miara. The summit crosses of the Alps often contain human dramas, and the reader follows them step by step. On the storm-lashed Rophaien at U.
3. Athesia Tappeiner ver/orten
The book "ver/orten" presents a series of prominent contemporary artists from South Tyrol in their unique working environments. This allows the reader and viewer to gain insight into the creative process of art and its various levels of meaning. The artists themselves speak in the book, explaining their individual artistic journeys and work processes. For the first time, it succeeds in providing a comprehensive picture of the South Tyrolean art scene from the 1980s and 1990s, which, although geographically somewhat removed from the major cultural centers, nonetheless holds its own in international comparisons.
4. Athesia Tappeiner Aussichtsreich: Erlebnisse rund um die Alpine Strasse der Romanik
The 'Alpine Romanesque Road' is a unique cultural project that connects historical Romanesque testimonies between the Swiss Engadine and South Tyrol. Well-preserved architectural monuments of international standing such as the monasteries of Johann in Müstair and Marienberg near Burgeis, small churches decorated with frescoes such as St. Benedikt in Mals or St. Prokulus in Naturns, or even Hocheppan Castle bear witness to the historical significance of this unique cultural area. The book is the first official travel guide to present 25 selected cultural sites along this road in simple, easy-to-understand language and with top visual material.
Non-fiction
CHF34.17
Aussichtsreich: Erlebnisse rund um die Alpine Strasse der Romanik
German, Marlene Lobis, 2020
5. Athesia Tappeiner Ludwig Thuille und Richard Strauss
Author: Franz Gratl
Franz Gratl, born in 1973 in Innsbruck, studied musicology and history in Innsbruck. He earned his Mag. phil. in 1997 and his Dr. phil. in 2002 with a dissertation on the church music of Johann Zach (1713-1773). Since 2002, he has been involved in cataloguing projects of music archives in North and South Tyrol as a freelance employee of RISM (Répertoire International des Sources Musicales/Internationales Quellenlexikon der Musik). Since 2006, he has served as a research assistant and, since 2007, as curator of the music collection of the Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum. His responsibilities include content conception and organizational supervision of the concert, event, CD, and sheet music edition series "musikmuseum" and the series "Innsbrucker Hofmusik." He is also involved in the content conception and co-design of exhibition projects and scientific symposia, as well as music journalistic activities. He has numerous publications, primarily focusing on church music and the music history of Tyrol.
6. Athesia Tappeiner Das Stilfser Joch im 20. Jahrhundert
In 2025, the Stelvio Pass Road will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Built in record time (1820–1825), this significant alpine crossing has experienced a tumultuous history in the 20th century. Fiercely contested during World War I, the pass became a symbol of the conquest of the Alps under fascist rule in World War II. The author recounts the early beginnings of tourism with horse-drawn carriages, as well as a notable murder case along the road that led to newspaper reports across Europe, resulting in an unexpected influx of travelers. The tourism and economic boom was further accelerated by the rise of motorized traffic and events such as the Coppa delle Alpi, the Stelvio races, the Staffetta dello Stelvio, and numerous cycling races. Whether it’s summer skiing, planned but never realized tunnel constructions, water supply issues, or the spectacular snow removal – the history of the Stelvio Pass is captivating, and the author has much to share about it.
7. Athesia Tappeiner Eurac Research - Inventing Science in a Region
Non-fiction
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CHF15.70 was CHF16.70
Eurac Research - Inventing Science in a Region
Italian, English, German, Hannes Obermair, Harald Pechlaner, 2022
8. Athesia Tappeiner Toni Ebner 1918-1981
Toni Ebner has significantly shaped the history of South Tyrol as a politician, journalist, and entrepreneur since 1945. As a young man, he was a convinced advocate for staying, co-founding the South Tyrolean People's Party in 1945, serving as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies since 1948, being a member of the Council of Europe, and twice chairing the party. In 1961/62, he played a key role: after the Night of Fire, he strongly opposed bomb attacks as a means of politics, a politics in which he saw the South Tyrolean People's Party on a disastrous path. Two days after the Night of Fire, his unforgettable editorial appeared in the Dolomiten: "Desecrated Heart of Jesus Festival." From then on, he was considered a traitor by certain individuals and had to live with death threats, while his family required police protection. Based on extensive sources, the renowned contemporary historian and South Tyrol expert Rolf Steininger traces the life and work of Toni Ebner.
9. Athesia Tappeiner The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
As an innovative, contemporary and worldwide award-winning garden complex, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano/South Tyrol inspire with their plant diversity, the unique combination of art, culture and nature, as well as with the Touriseum, the regional museum for tourism history in Trauttmansdorff Castle. This garden guide provides interesting information about exotic and local miniature landscapes, diverse theme gardens, numerous artists' pavilions and interactive experience stations. In addition, flowering highlights throughout the year, accompanying events as well as circular and panoramic paths are presented and an overview map facilitates orientation. Trauttmansdorff is constantly evolving: this 2nd edition features many recent photographs and introduces new garden areas such as the "Botanical Underworld", the Glass House and the Garden for Lovers. As part of the German Garden Book Award, the 1st edition of the Trauttmansdorff Garden Guide was awarded 3rd place in the category "Best Garden Guide" in 2013.
10. Athesia Tappeiner Nachhaltiges Garteln für Einsteiger
The comprehensive guide summarizes all the basics of gardening for aspiring hobby gardeners in a concise, practical manner, accompanied by numerous photos. The gardening expert recommends popular vegetable varieties, herbs, fruits, flowers, and perennials for raised beds, regular beds, or balcony boxes, and provides essential tips for a bountiful harvest. From ideal plant selection to soil preparation, sowing, planting, care, and harvesting – both beginners and experienced gardeners will receive optimal guidance. Andreas Modery, known from television and radio, emphasizes sustainability in both the activation and promotion of plants as well as in the selection of the right gardening tools. A chapter is dedicated to bees and other beneficial helpers from the animal kingdom, as well as to the changing climate and its consequences for our gardens. It includes planting and harvesting calendars, a plant plan based on altitude, and brief recipes for homemade planting enhancers. With this guide, everyone can have a green thumb!.
