Bound In Venice

Author : Alessandro Marzo Magno
Publisher : Europa Editions
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609451523

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Bound in Venice by Alessandro Marzo Magno Pdf

This early history of printed literature “delves into the delectable intrigues of Renaissance Venice with a degree of detail that will mesmerize readers” (La Repubblica). This accessible yet erudite history traces the incredible rise of publishing in the Republic of Venice, the Renaissance’s era of global capital of culture and trade. While a number of Venetian innovators drove this new enterprise, one in particular, Aldus Manutius, stands head and shoulders above the rest. Manutius tirelessly promoted the concept of reading for pleasure, and his Aldine Press commissioned the first modern typeface. Beginning in Venice and subsequently across much of the civilized world, bound printed editions of the Talmud, the Koran, the works of Erasmus of Rotterdam, and classics of Greek and Latin poetry and theater began to circulate for the first time, leading to an unprecedented diffusion of human knowledge, and bringing about the birth of the modern world.

Author : Umberto Fortis
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614280521

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Venice Synagogues by Umberto Fortis Pdf

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this magnificent hand-bound Ultimate Collection volume introduces readers to the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of the five principal synagogues in Venice, the most important markers of Jewish faith and culture in the Most Serene Republic. Behind the walls of the Ghetto, Venetian Jews expressed strong ties to the traditions of their forefathers in constructing these beautiful places of worship. The architecture, furnishings, and decorations blended the memory of their different countries of origin with traditions of Venetian artistic culture, bequeathing the City on the Lagoon enduring monuments of unparalleled eminence that remain sites of reverence and admiration.

Author : Margaret F. MacDonald
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Venice (Italy)
ISBN : 0520230493

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Palaces in the Night by Margaret F. MacDonald Pdf

In "Palaces in the Night", MacDonald looks at a key period in James Whistler's career, examining his unique vision of Venice and his development of the medium of etching. 120 illustrations.

Author : Roberta Rich
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451657487

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The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich Pdf

Not since Anna Diamant’s The Red Tent or Geraldine Brooks’s People of the Book has a novel transported readers so intimately into the complex lives of women centuries ago or so richly into a story of intrigue that transcends the boundaries of history. A “lavishly detailed” (Elle Canada) debut that masterfully captures sixteenth-century Venice against a dramatic and poetic tale of suspense. Hannah Levi is renowned throughout Venice for her gift at coaxing reluctant babies from their mothers using her secret “birthing spoons.” When a count implores her to attend his dying wife and save their unborn son, she is torn. A Papal edict forbids Jews from rendering medical treatment to Christians, but his payment is enough to ransom her husband Isaac, who has been captured at sea. Can she refuse her duty to a woman who is suffering? Hannah’s choice entangles her in a treacherous family rivalry that endangers the child and threatens her voyage to Malta, where Isaac, believing her dead in the plague, is preparing to buy his passage to a new life. Told with exceptional skill, The Midwife of Venice brings to life a time and a place cloaked in fascination and mystery and introduces a captivating new talent in historical fiction.

Author : Donald Ferguson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317013174

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The Travels of Pedro Teixeira; with his 'Kings of Harmuz', and Extracts from his 'Kings of Persia' by Donald Ferguson Pdf

Translated and Annotated by William F. Sinclair, Bombay Civil Service (Retd.), with Further Notes and an Introduction by Donald Ferguson. The main text is a translation of: Relaciones de Pedro Teixeira d'el origen descendencia y svccession de los reyes de Persia, y de Harmuz, y de vn viage hecho por el mismo avtor dende la India Oriental hasta Italia por tierra. Amberes, 1610. Appendices: A, A short narrative of the origin of the kingdom of Harmuz and of its kings. B, Extracts from the Relation of the kings of Persia. C, A short account of the most notable provinces ... of Persia. D, Relation of the chronicle of the kings of Ormuz. Includes bibliographical references and index. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1902.

Author : Kids Go Europe, Incorporated
Publisher : Kids Go Europe
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780977269914

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Kids Go Europe by Kids Go Europe, Incorporated Pdf

Author : Lucie Tournebize,Guillaume Dutreix
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780063211971

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Magical Venice by Lucie Tournebize,Guillaume Dutreix Pdf

Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice’s magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district—the second entry in the Hedonist’s Guide travel series. Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Magical Venice is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Magical Venice features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestieri—the districts that make up the city of the Doges—and the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need—and more: Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe Starck Visit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San Marco Taste cicchetti in the city’s bacari Drink a bellini at Harry’s Bar Admire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca ’Pesaro Visit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La Giudecca Learn about the phenomenon of aqua alta Take a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home. Experience Venice as never before with the Hedonist’s Guide!

Author : Josiah Burchett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 938 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1720
Category : Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697
ISBN : UOM:39015027360687

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A Complete History of the Most Remarkable Transactions at Sea by Josiah Burchett Pdf

Author : Les Stanley
Publisher : Les Stanley
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780648189268

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My Brother's Bicycle by Les Stanley Pdf

A journey of contemplation and misadventure as I attempt, mostly unsuccessfully, to re-live a bicycle trip I first embarked on as a fresh-faced 20 year old. More than 40 years ago I headed south with a guy I met on Liverpool Street station in London. Enfield to Athens on a tandem. They said it couldn't be done. For the re-run I was better prepared, or so I thought. But as it turned out it didn't really matter. My Brother's Bicycle is a story of (limited) endurance, survival (over boredom) and indomitable human spirit.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382508739

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Cook's Handbook to Venice by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : Tiziano Scarpa
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781847651723

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Venice is a Fish: A Cultural Guide by Tiziano Scarpa Pdf

Built on an inverted forest, paved with a tortoiseshell of boulders, Venice is a maze of tiny alleys, bridges and squares. Tiziano Scarpa wanders through the city, recounting the customs and secrets that only Venetians know. With everything from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro, Scarpa waves the tourist in the right direction and, without naming a single restaurant, hotel or bar, relates the secret language needed to experience the real Venice. So ignore the street signs - why fight the labyrinth? Venice, the fish, is ready to swallow you whole.

Author : Roger Crowley
Publisher : Random House
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780679644262

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City of Fortune by Roger Crowley Pdf

“The rise and fall of Venice’s empire is an irresistible story and [Roger] Crowley, with his rousing descriptive gifts and scholarly attention to detail, is its perfect chronicler.”—The Financial Times The New York Times bestselling author of Empires of the Sea charts Venice’s astounding five-hundred-year voyage to the pinnacle of power in an epic story that stands unrivaled for drama, intrigue, and sheer opulent majesty. City of Fortune traces the full arc of the Venetian imperial saga, from the ill-fated Fourth Crusade, which culminates in the sacking of Constantinople in 1204, to the Ottoman-Venetian War of 1499–1503, which sees the Ottoman Turks supplant the Venetians as the preeminent naval power in the Mediterranean. In between are three centuries of Venetian maritime dominance, during which a tiny city of “lagoon dwellers” grow into the richest place on earth. Drawing on firsthand accounts of pitched sea battles, skillful negotiations, and diplomatic maneuvers, Crowley paints a vivid picture of this avaricious, enterprising people and the bountiful lands that came under their dominion. From the opening of the spice routes to the clash between Christianity and Islam, Venice played a leading role in the defining conflicts of its time—the reverberations of which are still being felt today. “[Crowley] writes with a racy briskness that lifts sea battles and sieges off the page.”—The New York Times “Crowley chronicles the peak of Venice’s past glory with Wordsworthian sympathy, supplemented by impressive learning and infectious enthusiasm.”—The Wall Street Journal

Author : British Museum. Department of Printed Books,William Brenchley Rye
Publisher : [London] : Printed by order of the Trustees, 1870 (London : Woodfall and Kinder)
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Incunabula
ISBN : OXFORD:N11561790

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A Guide to the Printed Books Exhibited to the Public by British Museum. Department of Printed Books,William Brenchley Rye Pdf

Author : Sacred Harmonic Society (London)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000648787

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Catalogue of the Library of the Sacred Harmonic Society by Sacred Harmonic Society (London) Pdf

Author : British Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Biblioteques
ISBN : BNC:1001923467

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Handbook to the Library of the British Museum by British Museum Pdf