A beautifully illustrated guide to rivers and how they have shaped our world.From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze  rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have  captured the human imagination and shaped our history. In this  fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have  created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad  ways they have affected societies and cultures.