The Towers of Tuscany
The Towers of Tuscany

Author: Carol M. Cram

Publisher: Lake Union Publishing

Published: 2014-12-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781477827215

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Sofia is trained in secret as a painter in her father's workshop during a time when women did not paint openly. She loves her work, but her restless spirit leads her to betray her extraordinary gifts to marry a man who comes to despise her for not producing a son. After Sofia's father is crushed by his own fresco during an attack motivated by a vendetta, Sofia realizes she must escape her loveless marriage. She flees to Siena, where, disguised as a boy, she paints again. When her work attracts the notice of a nobleman who discovers the woman under the dirty smock, Sofia is faced with a choice that nearly destroys her. Meticulously researched settings and compelling characters are united with a strong heroine in this rich portrait of medieval Italy.

Villas of Tuscany
Villas of Tuscany

Author:

Publisher: I.B.Tauris

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781860649981

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Dotted across the ancient Tuscan landscape of rolling hills, olive groves and towering cypress trees, sit some of the greatest country houses of Italy. Here, Professor Carlo Cresti and the photographer Massimo Listri present buildings by such noted masters as Sangallo, Buontalenti and Peruzzi.

Florence & Tuscany
Florence & Tuscany

Author: Tim Jepson

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780792253181

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Completely revised and updated guidebooks from the award-winning, internationally acclaimed series. Profusely illustrated with full-color maps, photographs, and specially commissioned artwork, packed with detailed information, savvy advice, and much more, they're a favorite with travelers everywhere--and the critics love them as well. "Sensational photos, superb maps, and prose that's authoritative." --San Francisco Chronicle "It's like reading and looking at a really in-depth National Geographic essay." --Seattle Times "All the glossy thoroughness you would expect from the brand name, with an impressive list of contributors."--The Times (London) "Some of the handsomest volumes you'll ever find on a shelf of travel books." --Toronto Star "Filled with beautiful photography, and excellent color maps; after all, this is National Geographic, a publisher that's had about a hundred years experience in doing this kind of thing." --The Tennessean

The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany
The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany

Author: James Bentley

Publisher: Most Beautiful . . .

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780500289976

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A celebration of one of the most rich and varied landscapes in Europe, here are thirty-six villages and towns from all over Tuscany chosen both for their intrinsic beauty and for the part they have played in Tuscan history.

The Aristocracy in England and Tuscany, 1000-1250
The Aristocracy in England and Tuscany, 1000-1250

Author: Peter R. Coss

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 0198846967

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This volume examines the aristocracy in Tuscany and in England in the years 1000-1250, offering a new way of studying English aristocracy in this period by tracing Italian aristocratic history, and then employing the same historiographic tools within English history.

Florence and Tuscany
Florence and Tuscany

Author: Ted Jones

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-10-15

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0857731270

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The magical landscapes and rich culture of Tuscany have fostered the inspiration and settings for literature since the works of the great Florentine poets Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio in the 14th century and has been a magnet for expatriate writers since the arrival in Florence of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in 1372. With its historic cities and villages; its verdant countryside and crepuscular coastline; its treasury of art covering five millennia and, above all, its long heritage of authorship, Tuscany one of the most celebrated and well-travelled regions in the world. As the source of the Italian language and birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany lies at the historic and cultural heart of Italy, and has remained an irresistible attraction to writers for six centuries. This book is a journey that follows in their footsteps; from John Milton and Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E. M. Forster, Mark Twain, Muriel Spark and many others.Florence and Tuscany: A Literary Guide for Travellers takes the literary-minded traveller (either in person or in an armchair) on a vivid and illuminating journey, retracing the footsteps of writers who have lived and worked in, or been inspired by, the history and landscape of Tuscany from John Milton and Thomas Gray to the Brownings, the Shelleys, Charles Dickens, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, E.M. Forster, Mark Twain Muriel Spark and many others. For anyone who has fallen under a Tuscan spell, as so many have before, this book - the first of its kind - will prove enthralling reading.

Cucina Tipica
Cucina Tipica

Author: Andrew Cotto

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-25

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9781684331239

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Cucina Tipica: An Italian Adventure is the story of Jacoby Pines, a disheartened American who arrives in Italy on holiday, and decides he never wants to leave. What follows is a wine-soaked, food-filled, travel-laden adventure about one man's quest for an antiquated existence in the modern world.

A Woman of Note
A Woman of Note

Author: Carol M. Cram

Publisher: Lake Union Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781503946835

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Gifted pianist and composer, Isabette Greuber is controlled by the social conventions of her time, early nineteenth century Vienna. After she meets and befriends American singer, Amelia Mason, her world opens, but she must learn to reconcile both her duty and her passion.

Wonders of Italy
Wonders of Italy

Author: Annie Sacerdoti

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9788880954941

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In this collection the Bel Paese and its treasures are presented from various points - a journey in search of the historical, cultural and human patrimony of a nation, but also an analysis of the indisputable Italian artistic talent, as testified by the sacred and civil architecture. Page after page, we are able to linger over the most awe-inspiring artistic and natural features of our country; the work of man and nature brought together in one of the most suggestive settings in Europe.

DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany
DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0744083591

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Planning a trip to Italy? Add Florence and Tuscany to your travel bucket list! Whether you want to sample delicious Tuscan food and wine, gaze at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa or browse eclectic markets in Florence, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Florence and Tuscany have to offer. Inside the pages of this Florence and Tuscany travel guide, you’ll discover: • Our pick of Florence and Tuscany’s must-sees, top experiences, hidden gems, and the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy • Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip • Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere • Color-coded chapters to every part of Amsterdam, from the Central Canal Ring to the Museum Quarter and Plantage to Noord • Available in a handy format that is lightweight and portable Step into old Italian country-living and let the city go for a few days! Florence and Tuscany are brought to life by this updated city guide, transporting you to its mesmerizing architecture, quaint villages, and famous cultural attractions. Stunning photographs and hand-drawn illustrations will help you envisage your trip to this iconic region. See the birthplace of the Renaissance in Florence with its architectural masterpieces and dazzling collections of art. Exploring the Tuscan countryside is just as idyllic, with cypress-lined roads leading to picturesque towns and idyllic islands lying just off the coast. DK Eyewitness Florence and Tuscany have been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Guides show travelers how they can discover more.