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Auf der Landkarte sieht Sardinien aus wie eine Sandale, die eine Kinderhand vor die mittelitalienische Küste in das Tyrrhenische Meer gemalt hat. Weltweit bekannt wurde die zweitgrößte Insel Italiens durch die von Prinz Karim Aga Khan IV. erschlossene Costa Smeralda, die seit jeher Prominente und Stars anzieht. Doch Sardinien ist viel mehr als Nobelorte und Superjachten. Die Insel mit nur 1,6 Millionen Einwohnern lockt mit feinen Sandstränden,...
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Admirar Florencia es fácil. Descubrirla de verdad cuesta más y, si nuestra visita es rápida, corremos el peligro de no encontrar su esencia ni comprender el espíritu de la ciudad cuna del Renacimiento. De ahí la importancia de un buen guía que nos adentre en su pasado para entender su presente.
Y qué mejores cicerones que los personajes que la habitaron y cuyo legado e historias perviven en todos sus rincones: Dante, Botticelli, Leonardo...
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This short work by the Italian humanist Poggio Bracciolini deals with the triumph of the Republic of Venice, then its its economic and political zenith. He extols the republic for its industry and for clearing the seas of pirates. He noted of the rights bestowed on average citizens and the antiquity of the state, which by then spanned back until the early Carolingian era. His praises have clear political overtones for the age he lived in, as republican...
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"Unveiling Italy: A Traveler's Guide" is your essential companion to unlocking the enchanting secrets of Italy., This meticulously crafted guidebook is a treasure trove of insider knowledge, inviting you to explore the diverse wonders of Italy's vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, and storied landmarks. From the timeless beauty of Florence's Renaissance masterpieces to the sun-kissed shores of the Amalfi Coast, each page is filled with practical...
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Each chapter could include case studies, primary source excerpts, and archaeological findings to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics of slavery in ancient Rome. The book aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of slavery and its far-reaching implications on Roman society and history.
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Each chapter could include in-depth analyses of key historical events, biographical sketches of prominent figures, and discussions of the cultural and societal changes that occurred during these periods of crisis and renewal. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic and transformative moments in ancient Roman history.
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Each chapter could include insights from contemporary writings, archaeological discoveries, and reconstructions of urban spaces to provide readers with a vivid and comprehensive understanding of urban life in ancient Rome. The book aims to capture the diversity, complexity, and dynamism of Roman cities.
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Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history!Discover Florence's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and incomparable masterpieces by the greatest artists of all time. Get to know the cradle of the Renaissance with this comprehensive guide for cultured travelers.Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks asThe Florence CathedralBrunelleschi's DomeGiotto's CampanileThe Baptistery of St. JohnPonte VecchioAnd...
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"Eternal Rome: A Guide to Monuments and History" is a captivating immersion into the timeless magnificence of one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. This book is an indispensable companion for anyone with a desire to explore Rome, a city that enchants and inspires with its rich history, iconic architecture, and vibrant culture.With pages brimming with beauty and knowledge, this guide takes you on an exhilarating journey through the centuries....
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Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history!Discover Rome's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and spectacular monuments with this comprehensive guide for cultured travelers. Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks asThe ColosseumThe Roman ForumThe PantheonThe Trevi FountainThe Spanish StepsSaint Peter's BasilicaThe Circus MaximusAnd many more.Please note that this is a historical guide. It does not include...
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The Venice which one visits to-day is so curiously a part and not a part of the ancient Venice of which we dream, that one feels, when in that sea-enveloped and fairy-like city, a strange sense of duality,-of being a veritable antique and an equally veritable modern. He has a genuine sympathy with the past, and regrets that he has not the enchanter's wand to bring it all back again,-long enough, at least, for him to revel in its magnificence.
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Get ready to immerse yourself in centuries of history!Discover Venice's past and its tremendous legacy of beauty, churches, museums, and stunning mansions. Get to know the lagoon city everybody loves with this comprehensive guide for cultured travelers.Learn the story behind such world-famous landmarks asSt. Mark's SquareSt. Mark's BasilicaThe Bell TowerThe Clock TowerThe Grand Canal, with its beautiful bridgesThe historic mansionsAnd many more.Please...
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"Two Californians colliding with the culture of the extreme south of Italy can be amusing and intriguing. We came to understand that the stories surrounding each town, building, field, and person animate the stones as much as the people in Puglia. An olive tree is not only a plant, a cathedral is not just a building, and an expat is not just a foreigner."
Stories from Two Californians in Southern Italy captures some of the spirit of a region...
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The rivalry between the brilliant seventeenth-century Italian architects Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini is the stuff of legend. Enormously talented and ambitious artists, they met as contemporaries in the building yards of St. Peter's in Rome, became the greatest architects of their era by designing some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and ended their lives as bitter enemies. Engrossing and impeccably researched, full of...
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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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As the novel opens, aristocratic Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel pleads with the High Court of Naples to be beheaded instead of hanged like a criminal. One of the leading revolutionaries of her time, Eleonora contributed to the establishment of the Neapolitan Republic, based on the ideals of the French Revolution. Imprisoned in 1799 after the return of the Bourbon Monarchy - due to her work as editor-in-chief of Il Monitore Napoletano - and while waiting...
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Remixed classics volume 7
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2023.
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In Verona, Italy, gay teens Romeo and Valentine discover first love amid a bloody, centuries-old feud, putting themselves in danger of losing each other forever.
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A unique look at the treasures of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Basilica of Saint Peter from an official guide of the Eternal City.
In a tiny enclave in the heart of Rome lies the world's smallest independent state-the Vatican. Over the course of fifteen hundred years, successive popes have commissioned and assembled an extraordinary collection of artistic works within Vatican walls.
Eminent expert Professor Enrico Bruschini takes...
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