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Misha Glenny explores the Alps' mountain passes, and why controlling these cracks was the key to moving from north to south.

The Alps form a vast mountain barrier stretching from Vienna to Nice, dividing German north from Latin south. Misha Glenny tackles our shared European history in a totally unexpected way, exploring the impact of the Alps on our culture, our economy and the formation of eight European states.

In this first programme, Misha focuses on the mountain passes, and why controlling these cracks in the Alps was the key to moving from north to south.

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Tue 9 Mar 2010 11:00

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  • Tue 9 Mar 2010 11:00