A Traveller S Companion To Florence
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Florence
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Author : Edward Chaney
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-06-28
Florence written by Edward Chaney and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Travel categories.
Of all Italian cities, Florence has always had the strongest English accent: the Goncourt brothers in 1855 called it 'ville tout anglaise'. Though that accent is diminished now, Florence remains for the English-speaking traveller what it always has been - one of the best loved, and most visited, of cities. In this Traveller's Reader, Florence's rich and glorious past is brought vividly to life for the tourist of today through the medium of letters, diaries and memoirs of travellers to Florence from past centuries and of the Florentines themselves. The extracts chosen by cultural historain Edward Chaney include: Boccaccio on the Black Death; Vasari on the building of Giotto's Campanile; an eye-witness account of the installation of Michaelangelo's 'David'; the death of Elizabeth Barrett Browning at the Casa Guidi; and D. H. Lawrence and Dylan Thomas on twentieth-century Florentine society. Sir Harold Acton's introduction provides a concise history of the city from its origins, through its zenith as a prosperous city state which, under the Medici, gave birth to the Renaissance, and up to the Arno's devastating flood in 1966. Sir Harold Acton, man of letters, historian, aesthete, novelist and poet, spent most of his life in Florence. Among his best-known books is The Last Medici, Memoirs of an Aesthete. Currently Professor of Fine and Decorative Arts at Southampton Solent University, Edward Chaney is an honorary life member of the British Institute of Florence and taught at the University of Pisa for six years.
A Traveller S Companion To Florence
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Author : Edward Chaney
language : en
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Release Date : 2002
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language : en
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Release Date : 1986-01
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Florence A Young Travellers Guide
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Author : Lorenzo Domizioli
language : en
Publisher: Giunti Editore
Release Date : 2001
Florence A Young Travellers Guide written by Lorenzo Domizioli and has been published by Giunti Editore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Highlights places of interest for children to visit in Florence. 8 yrs+
Florence And Tuscany
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Author : Ted Jones
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-15
Florence And Tuscany written by Ted Jones and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-15 with Travel categories.
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.
Florence In Detail
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Author : Claudio Gatti
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Florence In Detail written by Claudio Gatti and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Florence (Italy) categories.
The Companion Guide To Florence
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Author : Eve Borsook
language : en
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release Date : 1991
The Companion Guide To Florence written by Eve Borsook and has been published by HarperAudio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Travel categories.
Richly informative, an admirable piece of historical writing - offers lively interest wherever it is opened'YORKSHIRE POST Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Florence
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Author : Patty Civalleri
language : en
Publisher: 1-Take Multimedia
Release Date : 2018-09
Florence written by Patty Civalleri and has been published by 1-Take Multimedia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09 with Florence (Italy) categories.
Plunge into a non-traditional Florence Italy Travel Guide that will get you hooked before you ever leave home. In this guide book , you will not find information about food, bars or hotels in Florence. Any website or app will give you such information, right? Sure, while on your trip, you will want to enjoy great Italian meals and wine . And you will. Because amazing food is on every single block of this city - but you won t need a guidebook to find them. The reason why Florence is important is because this is where the Renaissance began. Florence is all about stories - stories about romance, mystery, adventure, pain and hardship, joy and laughter. Stories about that group of rock stars that you may already know something about: Michelangelo , da Vinci , Botticelli , Donatello , Machiavelli , Raphael , Dante , Galileo and more. But did you know that they were all from Florence? That most of these guys actually knew each other? And that these were the guys that started the Renaissance? See? You have just learned something cool... It s that easy! Think "PEOPLE" Magazine meets Michelangelo ~ Trivia and factoids of the Florence Renaissance You will want to read this book during the plane flight over!
Insight Guides Explore Florence Travel Guide Ebook
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Author : Insight Guides
language : en
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Release Date : 2016-07-22
Insight Guides Explore Florence Travel Guide Ebook written by Insight Guides and has been published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-22 with Travel categories.
Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure With its landmark monuments, outstanding art galleries, treasure-trove piazzas and great shopping, Florence is the quintessential Renaissance city. Insight Guide Explore Florence is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes around the city. Inside Explore Florence: Discover the world's best collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia and the Bargello. Experience some of the best shopping in Italy: from the local Chianti wines and olive oils to the best Italian designer names and superb leather goods. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Florence's cuisine, entertainment options and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets. Pull-out map with useful plotted routes. Evocative photography captures Florence's stunning Renaissance beauty. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Pocket Rough Guide Florence Travel Guide Ebook
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Author : Rough Guides
language : en
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Release Date : 2024-05-01
Pocket Rough Guide Florence Travel Guide Ebook written by Rough Guides and has been published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-01 with Travel categories.
This compact, pocket-sized Florence travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Florence. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Florence guidebook covers: Piazza del Duomo; Piazza della Signoria; West of the centre; North of the centre; East of the centre; Oltrarno; The city outskirts and Fiesole. Inside this Florence travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Florence - Bargello, The Duomo, San Marco, Santa Maria Novella, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Cappella Brancacci, Uffizi, San Lorenzo, Santa Croce Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip Florence at a glance - an overview map of Florence with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What's new - a short overview of the changes in Florence in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Florence with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.