The Oxford Illustrated History of Italy |
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| Editor:
| Holmes, George |
| Series title: | Oxford Illustrated Histories Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-820527-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1997 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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From the Roman Empire to the present day, this is the story of Italy. In the middle ages, the merchants of Florence, Genoa, and Venice bridged Asia and Europe with their trading and financial activities, yet Italy remained a region of fiercely independent city-states. In the nineteenth century a political vision was finally realized and the nation of Italy was created. This extensively illustrated survey by twelve leading historians offers a fascinating introduction to the history and...
More DescriptionFrom the Roman Empire to the present day, this is the story of Italy. In the middle ages, the merchants of Florence, Genoa, and Venice bridged Asia and Europe with their trading and financial activities, yet Italy remained a region of fiercely independent city-states. In the nineteenth century a political vision was finally realized and the nation of Italy was created. This extensively illustrated survey by twelve leading historians offers a fascinating introduction to the history and culture of Italy.