pass across the alps
1History of the Alps — The valleys of the Alps have been inhabited since prehistoric times. Alpine culture centers around transhumance.Early historyThe Wildkirchli caves in the Appenzell Alps show traces of Neanderthal habitation. During the last glacial maximum, the… …
2Napoleon Crossing the Alps — This article is about the painting by Jacques Louis David. For the painting by Paul Delaroche, see Bonaparte Crossing the Alps. Napoleon Crossing the Alps Artist Jacques Louis David Year 1800 Type Oil on canvas …
3Bonaparte Crossing the Alps — Infobox Painting image size = 270px title = Bonaparte Crossing the Alps artist = Hippolyte Delaroche year = 1850 type = Oil on canvas height = 289 width = 222 height inch = width inch = museum = Walker Art Gallery city = Liverpool, England… …
4Principal passes of the Alps — This article lists the principal mountain passes and tunnels in the Alps, and gives a history of transport across the Alps.Road passesMain chainFrom west to east:HistoryPlaces where the Alps were crossed are called passes, and are points at which …
5Main chain of the Alps — The Main chain of the Alps. The Alpine divide is the central line of mountains that forms the water divide of the range. Main chains of mountain ranges are traditionally designated in this way, and generally include the highest peaks of a range;… …
6The Renaissance — The Renaissance † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Renaissance The Renaissance may be considered in a general or a particular sense, as (1) the achievements of what is termed the modern spirit in opposition to the spirit which… …
7Alps — /alps/, n. (used with a pl. v.) a mountain range in S Europe, extending from France through Switzerland and Italy into Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. Highest peak, Mont Blanc, 15,781 ft. (4810 m). * * * I Mountain system, south central Europe.… …
8Turracher Höhe Pass — Infobox Mountain Pass Name = Turracher Höhe Pass Photo = Turracherhoehe see1.jpg Caption = Elevation = 1795 m Location = AUT Range = Alps Coordinates = coord|46|54|52|N|13|52|30|E|type:pass Topographic Traversed by =Turracher Höhe, also called… …
9Brenner Pass — [bren′ər] mountain pass across the Alps at the border between Italy & Austria: 4,495 ft (1,370 m) high …
10The Alfee — Infobox musical artist Name = THE ALFEE Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Tokyo, Japan Genre = Progressive rock Folk Japanese rock/pop Years active = 1974 ndash; present Label = Toshiba EMI Associated… …
