Roman Italy

Roman Italy

Author: Timothy W. Potter

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780520069756

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A survey of Italy during the time of ancient Rome that brings together evidence from literary sources, inscriptions, and findings from archaeological excavations.


Italy Illuminated, Volume 1

Italy Illuminated, Volume 1

Author: Biondo Flavio

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2005-07-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780674017436

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Biondo Flavio (1392–1463), humanist and historian, was a pioneering figure in the Renaissance recovery of classical antiquity. While serving a number of the Renaissance popes, he inaugurated an extraordinary program of research into the history, institutions, cultural life, and physical remains of the ancient Roman empire. The Italia Illustrata (1453), which appears here for the first time in English, is a topographical work describing Italy region by region. Its aim is to explore the Roman roots of the Renaissance world. As such, it is the quintessential work of Renaissance antiquarianism. This is the first edition of the Latin text since 1559.


Italy Illuminated

Italy Illuminated

Author: Biondo Flavio

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 0674054954

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Biondo Flavio was a pioneering figure in the Renaissance discovery of antiquity and popularized the term Middle Age to describe the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the revival of antiquity in his own time. Italy Illuminated is a topographical work exploring the Roman roots of Italy.


The History Of Painting In Italy Vol. 1

The History Of Painting In Italy Vol. 1

Author: Luigi Lanzi

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9358595736

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"The History of Painting in Italy Vol-1" by Luigi Lanzi is a comprehensive and influential work that explores the rich artistic heritage of Italy. In this volume, Lanzi lays the foundation for understanding Italian painting by tracing its origins and early developments. He explores the art of ancient Rome, Byzantium, and the early Christian era, highlighting the influence of these periods on the subsequent development of Italian painting. The author provides detailed analyses of notable artworks, discussing their stylistic characteristics, technical innovations, and historical significance. Lanzi's in-depth examination of Italian painting during this early period offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the artistic and cultural context that laid the groundwork for future artistic achievements in Italy. This story serves as a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking to delve into the origins of Italian painting. The author's meticulous research, combined with his engaging narrative, makes this book an authoritative exploration of the artistic legacy of Italy from its early beginnings.


Listen & Learn Italian

Listen & Learn Italian

Author: Olga Ragusa

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780486252766

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This language-learning system offers the chance to quickly and efficiently develop the practical Italian needed for travel. 2 CDs with 90 minutes of material feature phrases and sentences spoken first in English and then in Italian, followed by a pause for repetition. The accompanying 80-page manual contains each word and phrase on the CDs.


The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

Author: Jhumpa Lahiri

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 0141985623

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'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.


Travel to Italy

Travel to Italy

Author: Play Italian

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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Have fun learning Italian vocabulary with this puzzle book. Travel to Italy is the first in a series of puzzle books aimed at Italian language students, either at beginner or intermediate level. The book offers 100 puzzles for picking up new vocabulary around the theme of travel. For instance, you will be able to learn new words related to packing for a holiday, being at the airport, renting a car, staying in a hotel, visiting a museum, etc. as well as a few cultural nuggets. The book includes: - 28 word searches - 18 freeform crosswords - 12 word fit puzzles - 20 word matches - 10 word scrambles - 12 cryptograms The puzzles are designed to help beginners pick up new words, or intermediate students to brush up their Italian knowledge. The idea is to have fun and still pose a bit of a challenge to both levels. Many of the activities come in two varieties, an easier puzzle, and a more difficult version of it. The freeform crosswords have the clues in Italian, but there is also a help section in the book, with the clues in English, in case you struggle to understand the Italian clues. All complete solutions are available at the end of the book - but no cheating, now!


Italy: Beer Country the Story of Italian Craft Beer

Italy: Beer Country the Story of Italian Craft Beer

Author: Bryan Jansing

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781457526558

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"Presents the Italian craft beer movement's humble roots and the passionate brewers whose persistent, dogged determination allowed them to overcome cultural bias, low expectations, and Italy's infuriating taxes, to forge what has become Europe's most vibrant beer scene"--Page 4 of cover.


Women's Travel Writings in Italy, Part I Vol 1

Women's Travel Writings in Italy, Part I Vol 1

Author: Stephen Bending

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-10-28

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 1040239293

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Chawton House Library: Women's Travel Writings are multi-volume editions with full texts reproduced in facsimile with new scholarly apparatus. The texts have been carefully selected to illustrate various themes in women's history.