Both the cover and the contents are in good condition. No pets or smokers. #Danube River Journey: History and Culture of #Eastern Europe and #Central Europe (Iwanami Shinsho, New Red Edition #189) #Masahiko Kato #Masahiko Kato The Danube originates in the Black Forest of Germany and flows into the Black Sea. Along the banks of this approximately 2,900-kilometer-long river, which flows through eight countries in Eastern and Central Europe, a unique "#Danube World" colored with diverse cultures unfolds. This book guides you through this region, which is still greatly fluctuating, focusing on various ethnic groups and religions while weaving together the history from the Roman colonies and the Habsburg era to the Cold War period and the present day.