The Story of Verona (Medieval Towns Series)


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This volume presents a detailed account of the history of Verona, the northern Italian city. It explores of the city's architecture, people, traditions, notable events, etc., through its history, and is highly recommended for those with an interest in Verona or Italian history in general. Contents include: "Origin and Growth of the City-Verona under the Romans-Goths and Lombards in Verona-The Adige", "The Arena", "The Middle Ages.-Ezzelino da Romano", "The Scaligers", "From the Fall of the Scaligers to the Present Day", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1902.




The Story of Verona


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The Story of Florence (Medieval Towns Series)


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'The Story of Florence" presents the fascinating history of the beautiful Italian city, exploring it's architecture, people, traditions, notable events, and more. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Florence and Italian history in general. Contents include: "The People and Commune of Florence", "The Times of Dante and Boccaccio", "The Medici and the Quattrocento", "From Fra Girolamo to Duke Cosimo", "The Palazzo Vechio-The Piazza della", "Signoria-The Uffizi", "The Uffizi", et cetera. Edmund Garratt Gardner (1869 - 1935) was an English writer and scholar of Italian history and literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.




The Literary Year-book


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Annual Report


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The Outlook


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The Spectator


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A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.