Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena (Classic Reprint)
Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Heywood

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780484066341

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Excerpt from Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena In the following pages I have endeav ored to supply this want with what suc cess I leave it to the reader to decide. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena
Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena

Author: William Heywood

Publisher: Sagwan Press

Published: 2015-08-24

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781340110703

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena - Primary Source Edition
Our Lady of August and the Palio of Siena - Primary Source Edition

Author: William Heywood

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-02-23

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781293692233

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Renaissance Siena
Renaissance Siena

Author: Luke Syson

Publisher: National Gallery London

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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Published to accompany an exhibition at The National Gallery, London, Oct. 24, 2007-Jan. 13, 2008.

Saint Catherine of Siena (Classic Reprint)
Saint Catherine of Siena (Classic Reprint)

Author: Harriet Reid

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-03

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780260822161

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Excerpt from Saint Catherine of Siena "She passed among us like a smile," said a great Italian poet. St. Catherine is the smile.of Siena, as Siena is the smile of Italy. She astonished the world, - popes and kings, monks and condottieri. But she did not astonish her fellowcitizens. Nobody astonishes the Siennese, least of all one who has been cradled within sound of the waters that spring from Fontebranda. That race of "fantastic minds" who in spite of their oddities knew how to win the thrice - armoured heart of Blaise de Montluc, Marshal of France, recognized and loved their own blood in the humble but energetic popo-lana. whose words, spoken in full consistory, drew from the harsh and severe Urban VI. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Fodor's See It Italy
Fodor's See It Italy

Author:

Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 1400007755

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Full-color photography and a host of practical information highlight this series of user-friendly travel guides, which also include descriptions of local sites, restaurants, hostels, shops, and nightspots; ratings of sites for value, historic interest, family friendly appeal, and other criteria; local itineraries and shopping suggestions; travel suggestions; transportation options; and colorful maps.

A Month in Siena
A Month in Siena

Author: Hisham Matar

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2019-10-22

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 059312913X

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From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Return comes a profoundly moving contemplation of the relationship between art and life. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND EVENING STANDARD After finishing his powerful memoir The Return, Hisham Matar, seeking solace and pleasure, traveled to Siena, Italy. Always finding comfort and clarity in great art, Matar immersed himself in eight significant works from the Sienese School of painting, which flourished from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries. Artists he had admired throughout his life, including Duccio and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, evoke earlier engagements he’d had with works by Caravaggio and Poussin, and the personal experiences that surrounded those moments. Including beautiful full-color reproductions of the artworks, A Month in Siena is about what occurred between Matar, those paintings, and the city. That month would be an extraordinary period in the writer’s life: an exploration of how art can console and disturb in equal measure, as well as an intimate encounter with a city and its inhabitants. This is a gorgeous meditation on how centuries-old art can illuminate our own inner landscape—current relationships, long-lasting love, grief, intimacy, and solitude—and shed further light on the present world around us. Praise for A Month in Siena “As exquisitely structured as The Return, driven by desire, yearning, loss, illuminated by the kindness of strangers. A Month in Siena is a triumph.”—Peter Carey