Italy's paradise : a history of Tuscany /
"Tuscany has long been one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Italy. Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into the region's eventful past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization through the rise of the powerful medieval city states of Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh :
Birlinn Limited,
2024.
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| Summary: | "Tuscany has long been one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Italy. Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into the region's eventful past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization through the rise of the powerful medieval city states of Florence, Pisa, Siena and Lucca, and the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he explores Tuscanys regional uniqueness as well as the role it has played and continues to play in the story of Italy. Artists, poets and popes rub shoulders with despots, dictators and religious fanatics in this insightful and colourful portrait of 'la bella Toscana'--back cover. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 272 pages ; 19 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [260]-261). |
| ISBN: | 9781780278766 1780278764 |