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Written by local experts, Time Out Rome provides extensive coverage of the major sights - and then goes much further. Featuring everything from born-again trattorie to the burgeoning apertif trend, it offers visitors the chance to experience the Eternal City as the Romans do. History in Rome is not confined to museums, basilicas and galleries - it tumbles out everywhere. And though the city is reassuringly compact, this does not stop the cultural...
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Südtirol - Modellfall oder Konfliktherd? Einzigartig oder ein durchaus typischer europäischer Kleinraum?
Ein Buch, das die Motivationen und Befindlichkeiten der Südtiroler Gesellschaft hinterfragt und für ein plurikulturelles Verständnis der Südtiroler Geschichte plädiert.
Dieses Buch reiht sich ein in die Bemühungen um ein regionales, sprachübergreifendes und plurikulturelles Verständnis von Entwicklungen und Tendenzen in Südtirol und...
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Think 'Venice', and images of gondolas drifting along misty canals and pigeon-feeding visitors dwarfed by the splendor of St. Mark's and its square come unavoidably to mind. If it's Venetian icons of the sort you're looking for, this magical city will never disappoint. But for a more rounded experience, the longtime residents and experts who have contributed to the sixth edition of the Time Out Venice guide will lead you down back streets and into...
4) Italy 2020
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From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer's Italy 2020 is a comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to one of Europe's most storied vacation destinations. With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer's expert authors, you'll walk among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, float along the canals of Venice, appreciate Renaissance masterworks in Florence, explore off-the-beaten-path Puglia and live la dolce vita in Rome―as well as discover...
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In 1641, Dr. Henry Jones was dean of the Church of Ireland diocese of Kilmore. His life, and those of many other British settlers in the Ulster Plantation, fell into disarray, when the rising began in October of that year. Jones managed to escape Cavan and established and chaired the 1641 Commission, responsible for taking around 8000 depositions or witness statements relating to the rising. Jones also wrote a number of pamphlets about the rising,...
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Lonely Planet's Sardinia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore Cagliari's Il Castello, find a secluded cove on the Costa Smeralda, and walk the shores of Golfo di Orosei; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Sardinia Travel Guide:
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Up-to-date information-all businesses were...
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Lonely Planet Pocket Genoa & Cinque Terre is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Delight in the artistic skill of the old masters at the Musei di Strada Nuova in Genoa, hike between colorful Cinque Terre villages on the famous Sentiero Azzurro, commune with poets while sailing the Golfo dei Poeti; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of...
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet The Italian Lakes is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour the vineyards of Lombard, get active on Lake Garda, be awed by Milan's Duomo, 600 years in the making and now yours to explore; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Italian Lakes and begin your journey now! Inside...
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A People's Church brings together a distinguished international group of historians to provide a sweeping introduction to Christian religious life and institutions in medieval Italy. Each essay treats a single theme as broadly as possible, highlighting both the unique aspects of medieval Christianity on the Italian peninsula and the beliefs and practices it shared with other Christian societies. Because of its long tradition of communal self-governance,...
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Let's Go Budget Rome is a budget traveler's ticket to getting the most out of a trip to Rome without breaking the bank. Whether you want to make a wish at Trevi Fountain, marvel at the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, or indulge in some of the best gelato you'll ever taste, this slim, easy-to-carry guide is packed with dollar-saving information to help you make every penny count. Let's Go Budget Rome also includes neighborhood maps to help you get...
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Recent archaeological work has shown that South Italy was densely occupied at least from the Late Bronze Age, with a marked process of the development of proto-urban centres, accompanied by important technological transformations. The archaeological exploration of indigenous South Italy is a relatively recent phenomenon, thanks to the bias towards the study of Greek colonies. Therefore an assessment of processes taking place in Italic Iron Age communities...
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Embark on a literary journey through the enchanting streets of Rome and beyond, as you savor the magic, mystery, and romance that Italy so graciously offers. This captivating anthology, a harmonious symphony of short stories and poems, is a collaborative masterpiece crafted by a diverse group of writers who share their intimate encounters with the Eternal City and other charming spots in Italy.
Each page resonates with the pulsating heartbeat...
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A unique portrayal of the theoretical positions of eleven Italian women thinkers who share the practice of philosophy and extend philosophical work and interests beyond the realm of the discipline strictly defined.
Gathering the contributions of eleven contemporary Italian women thinkers who share a philosophical practice, Contemporary Italian Women Philosophers embraces a general interrelationality, fluidity, and overlapping of concepts for a border-crossing...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of SPQR tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Mary Beard's book. This short summary and analysis of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard includes: Historical context, chapter-by-chapter summaries, detailed timeline of key events, profiles of the main characters, important quotes, fascinating trivia, a glossary of terms, and supporting material to enhance your understanding...
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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Italy's Best Trips. Featuring 40 amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can stroll Rome's romantic lanes or take in the majesty of the Dolomites - all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Italy's...
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This collection of essays aims to give a picture - albeit partial - of the history of the Jews in Italy from Unity to today. The Church's anti-Jewish policy is re-examined, as evidenced by the relevant traces in Renaissance figurative art, the position of the Jews from the Unification to the First World War and their participation in public affairs / social and political life, which studies confirm also important to the internal fascism until a few...
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Is 21st-century Rome a global city? Is it part of Europe's core or periphery? This volume examines the "real city" beyond Rome's historical center, exploring the diversity and challenges of life in neighborhoods affected by immigration, neoliberalism, formal urban planning, and grassroots social movements. The contributors engage with themes of contemporary urban studies—the global city, the self-made city, alternative modernities, capital cities...
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The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art and reportage from around the world.
IN THIS VOLUME:
- Rome doesn't judge you by Nicola Lagioia
- The soul of the city by Matteo Nucci
- 39 memos for a book about Rome by Francesco Piccolo
- Plus: a guide to the sounds of Rome by Letizia Muratori, the feigned unrest and real malaise of the suburbs, the influence of the Vatican, the excessive power of real estate speculators and the rule...
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Jam-packed with information on this fascinating destination, Footprintfocus Sorrento, Capri & Amalfi Coast will guide you around all the best sights and provide you with up-to-date recommendations on where to eat, sleep and party. The guide features:
• Essentials section with tips on getting there and around
• Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat
• Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps where relevant
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