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In the Land of Marvels

Author : Paola Bertucci
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421447118
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book In the Land of Marvels written by Paola Bertucci and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How a journey through Italy casts light on secrets, stereotypes, and the manipulation of information in eighteenth-century science. In 1749, the celebrated French physicist Jean-Antoine Nollet set out on a journey through Italy to solve an international controversy over the medical uses of electricity. At the end of his nine-month tour, he published a highly influential account of his philosophical battle with his Italian counterparts, discrediting them as misguided devotees of the marvelous. Paola Bertucci's In the Land of Marvels brilliantly reveals the mysteries of Nollet's journey, uncovering a subterranean world of secretive and ambitious intelligence gathering masked as scientific inquiry. The advent of electricity was a pivotal phenomenon not only in the history of physical experimentation, but also in the cultivation of popular scientific interest. Nollet's journey was supposedly inspired by the need to investigate, and subsequently report on, claims of the use of electrified "medicated tubes" by their Italian inventor Gianfrancesco Pivati. Motivated by economic interests in the silk industry, Nollet's journey was in fact an undercover mission commissioned by the French state to discover the secrets of Italian silk manufacture and possibly supplant its international success. The event that sparked the medical controversy—the unusual cure of a bishop—was a complete fabrication. Bertucci insightfully contrasts published accounts of the event with private documents and discusses how eighteenth-century scientists published fictional events and results to bolster their careers, ultimately leading to long-lasting misrepresentations of scientific practice and enduring stereotypes. In the Land of Marvels reveals the constellation of historical actors, from reputed physicists to travel writers and electrical amateurs, who manipulated information to gain authority and prestige.

Hannibal Crosses The Alps

Author : John Prevas
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0786731214
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Hannibal Crosses The Alps written by John Prevas and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he left his Spanish base one spring day in 218 B.C. with his 100,000-man army of mercenaries, officers, and elephants, Hannibal was launching not just the main offensive of the Second Punic War but also one of the great military journeys in ancient history. His masterful advance through rough terrain and fierce Celtic tribes proved his worth as a leader, but it was his extraordinary passage through the Alps—still considered treacherous even by modern climbers—that made him a legend. John Prevas combines rigorous research of ancient sources with his own excursions through the icy peaks to bring to life this awesome trek, solving the centuries-old question of Hannibal's exact route and shedding fresh light on the cultures of Rome and Carthage along the way. Here is the finest kind of history, sure to appeal to readers of Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire: alive with grand strategy, the clash of empires, fabulous courage, and the towering figure of Hannibal Barca.

The Alps and Resistance (1943-1945)

Author : Francesco Scomazzon
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527574865
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book The Alps and Resistance (1943-1945) written by Francesco Scomazzon and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was the relationship between the Alps and the Resistance during the Italian Social Republic? This book explores the function of the Alps as a center of battles, violence, and opposition to fascism, as well as the cradle of political debate destined to forge modern Italian and European democracy.

Andy Steves' Europe

Author : Andy Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1631212516
Total Pages : 557 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Andy Steves' Europe written by Andy Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pick a Weekend, Pick a City, and Go! This award-winning travel guide picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations. Follow three-day plans to explore each city. Learn which cities match your interests and which can be easily combined for a longer trip, including itineraries for Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Dublin, Edinburgh, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Rome, and Venice. See iconic sights. Check the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye, and the Colosseum off your bucket list, and use Andy's tips to save time and skip lines. Hit the local hot spots. Chill at Amsterdam's coffee shops, study mixology at London's speakeasies, and bust moves at Barcelona's beach clubs. Enjoy the best and cheapest local cuisine. Graze at boulangeries in Paris, pubs in Dublin, and aperitivo bars in Rome. Become a temporary local. Engage with the culture to enjoy authentic, unforgettable experiences. Master digital travel. Make the most of your money in Europe with apps and other digital resources. Connect with other travelers. Head to the most popular hostels for a ready-made, real-life social network. Whether you're studying abroad or just looking to explore Europe without breaking the bank, Andy Steves' Europe will have you city-hopping like a pro.

The Congregational Year-book

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Congregational Year-book written by and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 1-36 (1879-1914) give statistics for 1878-1913.

A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 1: Ancient and Mediæval Philosophy

Author : Herbert Ernest Cushman
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 1: Ancient and Mediæval Philosophy written by Herbert Ernest Cushman and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though written in the early 1900s, "A Beginner's History of Philosophy" is just as relevant today as it was when it was first written. Meant to be an introduction to the topic, Cushman, a passionate philosophy scholar, makes sure to break down the fundamental parts of the topic. The result is an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand text that has been inspiring students to delve deeper into philosophy for over a century. There have been dozens of philosophy textbooks written over the years, but none of them manage to balance education and entertainment quite like Cushman.

Italian America

Author : Margherita Ganeri
Publisher : Mimesis
ISBN 13 : 8857532178
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book Italian America written by Margherita Ganeri and published by Mimesis. This book was released on 2015-09-17T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers to the reader a tool to address the still largely uncharted territory of contemporary literature of migration. In addition to presenting and commenting on the production of the prolific writer Helen Barolini, the author Margherita Ganeri has a further ambition: to investigate the question that runs through the debate on the relationship between literary writing and socio-cultural groups, namely the possibility to define literature, and in particular Italian American literature, on the basis of ethnicity. The book includes a preface by Melania G. Mazzucco and an exclusive excerpt of Helen Barolini’s forthcoming Visits.

A Monastery for the Ibex

Author : Wilko Graf von Hardenberg
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN 13 : 0822987767
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book A Monastery for the Ibex written by Wilko Graf von Hardenberg and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gran Paradiso National Park is Italy’s oldest, and was instrumental in preventing the extinction of the Alpine ibex between World War I and just after World War II. Today, there are more than 30,000 ibex living in the Alps, all of which descended from that last colony protected in Gran Paradiso under Mussolini’s rule. Wilko Graf von Hardenberg merges the history of conservation with the area’s social history and Italy’s larger political history to produce a multifaceted narrative about the park as an institution, the conflicts it triggered, and practices adopted to manage the ibex despite hurdles placed by the fascist regime. The book’s central argument is that, in fascist Italy, preservation—propaganda notwithstanding—was a product of the regime’s continuities with the previous liberal system. Italy’s total fascist transformation, accomplished only more than a decade after Mussolini took power, virtually unmade the early successes of preservation set in place by the nascent “nature state” in the regime’s early years. Despite this conflict, conservationists succeeded in preserving the ibex. Hardenberg positions this success within the broader history of science, conservation, and tourism in fascist Italy and the Alpine region, creating a comprehensive historical background and comparative reference to ongoing debates about the role of nature conservation in general and in relation to the state and its agencies.

Etruscology

Author : Alessandro Naso
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 1614519102
Total Pages : 2173 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Etruscology written by Alessandro Naso and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 2173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook has two purposes: it is intended (1) as a handbook of Etruscology or Etruscan Studies, offering a state-of-the-art and comprehensive overview of the history of the discipline and its development, and (2) it serves as an authoritative reference work representing the current state of knowledge on Etruscan civilization. The organization of the volume reflects this dual purpose. The first part of the volume is dedicated to methodology and leading themes in current research, organized thematically, whereas the second part offers a diachronic account of Etruscan history, culture, religion, art & archaeology, and social and political relations and structures, as well as a systematic treatment of the topography of the Etruscan civilization and sphere of influence.

A History of the Roman People

Author : Celia E. Schultz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135175470X
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Roman People written by Celia E. Schultz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of the Roman People offers students a comprehensive, up-to-date, readable introduction to the whole span of Roman history. Richly illustrated, this fully updated volume takes readers through the mists of Roman prehistory and a survey of the peoples of pre-Roman Italy to a balanced, thoughtful account of the complexities of the Roman Republic, its evolution into a full-fledged empire, and its ultimate decline. This latest edition enhances the political narrative with explorations of elements of daily life in the Roman world. New features in this edition include: Addition of boxes that expand on interesting elements of Roman culture mentioned only in passing in the main text. The visual arrangement of the text helps students bear in mind what is supplemental to the central narrative Increased emphasis on the contributions of women to Roman society and in religious matters Incorporation of recent archaeological finds and current debates A History of the Roman People is an excellent introduction for those with no background in Roman history. Its clear, accessible language makes it perfect for undergraduate readers in courses on Roman history and Roman culture. More experienced students wanting to expand their knowledge will also find it a rich resource for the full sweep of Roman antiquity.

The London Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, Etc

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book The London Literary Gazette and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, Etc written by and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The New Edith Wharton Studies

Author : Jennifer Haytock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108422691
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The New Edith Wharton Studies written by Jennifer Haytock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovers new evidence and presents new ideas that invite us to reconsider our understanding Edith Wharton's life and career.

The Literary Gazette

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 846 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Literary Gazette written by and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Women, Gender and Transnational Lives

Author : Donna R. Gabaccia
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802084620
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Women, Gender and Transnational Lives written by Donna R. Gabaccia and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this transnational analysis of women and gender in Italy's world-wide migration, Franca Iacovetta and Donna Gabaccia challenge the stereotype of the Italian immigrant woman as silent and submissive; a woman who stays 'in the shadows.'

Road to Valour

Author : Aili McConnon
Publisher : Phoenix
ISBN 13 : 9780753828144
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Road to Valour written by Aili McConnon and published by Phoenix. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Italian SCHINDLER'S LIST, this is the inspirational story of Gino Bartali, who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and secretly aided the Italian Resistance during the Second World War. ROAD TO VALOUR is the inspiring, against-the-odds story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and still holds the record for the longest gap between victories. Yet it was his actions during the Second World War, when he secretly aided the Resistance, rather than his remarkable exploits on a bike, that truly cemented his place in the hearts and minds of the Italian people. Based on nearly ten years of research, and including fascinating new interviews, this is the only book written that fully explores the scope of Bartali's wartime work. A breathtaking account of one man's unsung heroism and his resilience in the face of adversity, this is an epic tale of courage, comeback and redemption, and the untold story of one of the greatest athletes of the twentieth century.

Poetical works

Author : John Milton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Poetical works written by John Milton and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Vatican and Mussolini's Italy

Author : Lucia Ceci
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004328793
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book The Vatican and Mussolini's Italy written by Lucia Ceci and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucia Ceci reconstructs the relationship between the Catholic Church and Fascism. New sources from the Vatican Archives throw fresh light on individual aspects of this complex relationship: the accession of Mussolini to power, the war in Ethiopia, the racial laws, the comparison between Pius XI and Pius XII. This book offers a comprehensive reconstruction of this encounter, explaining the criteria that led Catholics to support a dictatorial, warmongering and racist regime. In contrast to the traditional periodization, the history begins with the childhood of Mussolini in the final years of the nineteenth century, and ends with the sudden collapse of his puppet regime, in 1945. This means to some extent placing in a different light the exceptional nature of the ventennio. The Italian original L’interesse superiore, Il Vaticano e l’Italia di Mussolini has won the “Friuli Storia” Prize for Studies of Contemporary History.