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A Brief History of Italy

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472140885
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Italy written by Jeremy Black and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the Roman Empire's famous 500-year reign over Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East, Italy does not have the same long national history as states such as France or England. Divided for much of its history, Italy's regions have been, at various times, parts of bigger, often antagonistic empires, notably those of Spain and Austria. In addition, its challenging and varied terrain made consolidation of political control all the more difficult. This concise history covers, in very readable fashion, the formative events in Italy's past from the rise of Rome, through a unified country in thrall to fascism in the first half of the twentieth century right up to today. The birthplace of the Renaissance and the place where the Baroque was born, Italy has always been a hotbed of culture. Within modern Italy country there is fierce regional pride in the cultures and identities that mark out Tuscany, Rome, Sicily and Venice to name just a few of Italy's many famous regions. Jeremy Black draws on the diaries, memoirs and letters of historic travellers to Italy to gain insight into the passions of its people, first chronologically then regionally. In telling Italy's story, Black examines what it is that has given Italians such cultural clout - from food and drink, music and fashion, to art and architecture - and explores the causes and effects of political events, and the divisions that still exist today.

The Pursuit of Italy

Author : David Gilmour
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 1466801549
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book The Pursuit of Italy written by David Gilmour and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of The Economist's Books of the Year A provocative, entertaining account of Italy's diverse riches, its hopes and dreams, its past and present Did Garibaldi do Italy a disservice when he helped its disparate parts achieve unity? Was the goal of political unification a mistake? The question is asked and answered in a number of ways in The Pursuit of Italy, an engaging, original consideration of the many histories that contribute to the brilliance—and weakness—of Italy today. David Gilmour's wonderfully readable exploration of Italian life over the centuries is filled with provocative anecdotes as well as personal observations, and is peopled by the great figures of the Italian past—from Cicero and Virgil to the controversial politicians of the twentieth century. His wise account of the Risorgimento debunks the nationalistic myths that surround it, though he paints a sympathetic portrait of Giuseppe Verdi, a beloved hero of the era. Gilmour shows that the glory of Italy has always lain in its regions, with their distinctive art, civic cultures, identities, and cuisines. Italy's inhabitants identified themselves not as Italians but as Tuscans and Venetians, Sicilians and Lombards, Neapolitans and Genoese. Italy's strength and culture still come from its regions rather than from its misconceived, mishandled notion of a unified nation.

Rome and Italy

Author : Livy
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141913118
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Rome and Italy written by Livy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-05-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books VI-X of Livy's monumental work trace Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome's greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.

A Brief History of Venice

Author : Elizabeth Horodowich
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472107748
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Venice written by Elizabeth Horodowich and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this colourful new history of Venice, Elizabeth Horodowich, one of the leading experts on Venice, tells the story of the place from its ancient origins, and its early days as a multicultural trading city where Christians, Jews and Muslims lived together at the crossroads between East and West. She explores the often overlooked role of Venice, alongside Florence and Rome, as one of the principal Renaissance capitals. Now, as the resident population falls and the number of tourists grows, as brash new advertisements disfigure the ancient buildings, she looks at the threat from the rising water level and the future of one of the great wonders of the world.

A Short History of Italy (476-1900)

Author : Henry Dwight Sedgwick
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Italy (476-1900) written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Dwight Sedgwick's volume A Short History of Italy is an invaluable book on Italian history, taking a reader from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the twentieth century. The author gives an insight into the main points of Italian history like the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, the conquests at the hands of the Eastern Romans (Byzantines), the Normans, and other peoples, the rise of the Papacy, and the intriguing ministry of Francis of Assisi, the rise of Venice as a prominent medieval power, the Renaissance in all of its glory in science and the arts, the slow and steady movement towards Italian nationalism, the rise of the mafia in Southern Italy and Sicily and much more.

A Concise History of Italy

Author : Christopher Duggan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521408486
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book A Concise History of Italy written by Christopher Duggan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994-04-21 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise history of Italy from the fall of the Roman empire in the west to the present day.

Italy

Author : Harry Hearder
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521000727
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Italy written by Harry Hearder and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-12-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a clear, concise account of Italian history from the Ice Age to the present.

History of Italy

Author : History Hub
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book History of Italy written by History Hub and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History Hub presents a captivating look into a brief history of History of Italy from beginning to end, one of history's critical events worthy to discover. The history of Italy can be divided into three parts. First, the Middle Ages, when the country was part of the Roman Empire. Second, during the Renaissance Era, where Italians revolutionized the world not as a military might but with arts and science. Lastly, the modern Era which saw Italy as one of the leaders of global diplomacy. More than ever, we need to learn from history so that we do not repeat history. Discover in this brief history the remarkable event that profoundly impacted the lives of generations to come. This book contains additional 30 study questions for an in-depth discussion into History of Italy . Download your copy now on sale Read on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices.

Nature and History in Modern Italy

Author : Marco Armiero
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821419161
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Nature and History in Modern Italy written by Marco Armiero and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Armiero is Senior Researcher at the Italian National Research Council and Marie Curie Fellow at the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Universitat Aut(noma de Barcelona. He has published extensively on-Italian environmental history and edited Views from the South: Environmental Stories from the Mediterranean World. --

The History of Italy

Author : Francesco Guicciardini
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Italy written by Francesco Guicciardini and published by . This book was released on 1754 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Italy For Dummies

Author : Bruce Murphy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470121130
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Italy For Dummies written by Bruce Murphy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-29 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marvel at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican or the take a gondola ride through Venice at dusk. Sunbathe on the Amalfi Coast or walk the streets of Pompeii. Find the latest fashions in Milan or enjoy an opera amid the ruins of a Roman Amphitheater in Verona. See magnificent cathedrals and architecture or get caught up in the intrigue of Sicily. Italy has enough cultural treasures and scenic splendors to last a lifetime, and this guide helps you make the most of your time with info on: Attractions in Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Italy’s history, culture, people, architecture, and cuisine Museums with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini, Bellini, Tintoretto, and others Must-see churches, beginning with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome The best ways to travel from one destination to another within Italy Shopping for marbled paper goods, Murano glass, hand-painted porcelain, and of course, fashion accessories Four great itineraries Like every For Dummies travel guide, Italy For Dummies, Fourth Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages There’s even a glossary of menu terms to help you make the most of Italian diverse, divine cuisine. So dig in and enjoy.

From Da Ponte to the Casa Italiana

Author : Barbara Faedda
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231546408
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book From Da Ponte to the Casa Italiana written by Barbara Faedda and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Casa Italiana—a neo-Renaissance palazzo located on Amsterdam Avenue near 117th Street—has been the most important expression of the Italian presence on Columbia University’s campus since its construction in 1927. As a site of interdisciplinary scholarship and promotion of Italian culture, the Casa Italiana has made a substantial contribution to the academic study of Italy in America and the understanding of Italian cultural identity abroad. Celebrating the Casa’s ninetieth anniversary, From Da Ponte to the Casa Italiana documents and recounts the history of the individuals, both Italian and American, who contributed to the formation of Columbia University’s rich tradition of Italian studies. Barbara Faedda’s succinct yet detailed historical survey begins at the dawn of Italian studies at Columbia with Lorenzo Da Ponte, Mozart’s witty librettist who became the charismatic founder of the New York Metropolitan Opera and Columbia’s first professor of Italian. Covering figures such as the former revolutionary Eleuterio Felice Foresti, Faedda elucidates the complex and often controversial dimensions of the Casa’s history, highlighting protagonists such as the talented but equivocal Giuseppe Prezzolini and Columbia’s president Nicholas M. Butler, as well as Italian-American students and community members. The Casa played a significant role in U.S.-Italian relations from its foundation, and at one point it came under fire, accused of ties to Mussolini and pro-Fascist leanings. Synthesizing archival documents with the work of historians, From Da Ponte to the Casa Italiana tells the compelling stories of the Casa and several of its leading figures, whose influence on the university can still be felt today.

The History of Italy

Author : Francesco Guicciardini
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The History of Italy written by Francesco Guicciardini and published by . This book was released on 1753 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Brief History of the Romans

Author : Mary Taliaferro Boatwright
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199987559
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the Romans written by Mary Taliaferro Boatwright and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of: A brief history of ancient Rome. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.

The History of Italy

Author : Francesco Guicciardini
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The History of Italy written by Francesco Guicciardini and published by . This book was released on 1763 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Italy: A History

Author : Vincent Cronin
Publisher : New Word City
ISBN 13 : 1612309216
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Italy: A History written by Vincent Cronin and published by New Word City. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, from New York Times bestselling historian Vincent Cronin, is the extraordinary story of Italy - from the birth of the Roman Empire to the rise of the city-states through the Renaissance and the making of modern Italy.

Painting and Experience in Fifteenth Century Italy

Author : Michael Baxandall
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780192821447
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Painting and Experience in Fifteenth Century Italy written by Michael Baxandall and published by Oxford Paperbacks. This book was released on 1988 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to 15th century Italian painting and the social history behind it, arguing that the two are interlinked and that the conditions of the time helped fashion distinctive elements in the painter's style.