Download or read book Travels Into Dalmatia written by Alberto Fortis and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Travels Into Dalmatia written by Alberto Fortis and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Travels into Dalmatia written by Alberto Fortis and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Travels in Istria and Dalmatia written by Louis François Cassas and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Mother s Side written by Daniel Friedman and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My Mother's Side: A Journey to Dalmatia" is a travel-memoir set in the exquisite southern Mediterranean city of Split, Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea, where the author, on a bicycle trip with his son, accidentially discovers his ancestral village -- Stobrec -- the birthplace of his maternal grandmother, an ancient and thriving fishing village inhabited, shockingly, by dozens of his cousins who warmly welcome him into their lives. This profound discovery of a beautiful family and a simple way of life takes place amidst the malfeasance and fear of the financial crisis of 2008 and a period of challenging midlife transition. The author would learn from his Dalmatian kin what matters -- family, love, and community -- and how to deal with adversity. The author is a noted travel writer whose work has been praised by the New York Times, Gourmet, and the Wine Advocate.

Download or read book Venice and the Slavs written by Larry Wolff and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the nature of Venetian rule over the Slavs of Dalmatia during the eighteenth century, focusing on the cultural elaboration of an ideology of empire that was based on a civilizing mission toward the Slavs. The book argues that the Enlightenment within the “Adriatic Empire” of Venice was deeply concerned with exploring the economic and social dimensions of backwardness in Dalmatia, in accordance with the evolving distinction between “Western Europe” and “Eastern Europe” across the continent. It further argues that the primitivism attributed to Dalmatians by the Venetian Enlightenment was fundamental to the European intellectual discovery of the Slavs. The book begins by discussing Venetian literary perspectives on Dalmatia, notably the drama of Carlo Goldoni and the memoirs of Carlo Gozzi. It then studies the work that brought the subject of Dalmatia to the attention of the European Enlightenment: the travel account of the Paduan philosopher Alberto Fortis, which was translated from Italian into English, French, and German. The next two chapters focus on the Dalmatian inland mountain people called the Morlacchi, famous as “savages” throughout Europe in the eighteenth century. The Morlacchi are considered first as a concern of Venetian administration and then in relation to the problem of the “noble savage,” anthropologically studied and poetically celebrated. The book then describes the meeting of these administrative and philosophical discourses concerning Dalmatia during the final decades of the Venetian Republic. It concludes by assessing the legacy of the Venetian Enlightenment for later perspectives on Dalmatia and the South Slavs from Napoleonic Illyria to twentieth-century Yugoslavia.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Netherlands written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful canals and culture-filled cities - welcome to the Netherlands. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the exquisite art of Amsterdam's galleries, cycle through fields of tulips or go cheese tasting in Gouda, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. The Netherlands boasts spectacular historic cityscapes interwoven by a magnificent network of canals. Between these cosmopolitan conurbations lies a beguilingly beautiful patchwork of rugged heathland, marshy fenland and windmill-dotted fields ready for you to explore. Our recently updated guide brings the Netherlands to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: -our pick of the Netherland's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy -easy-to-follow itineraries -expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -color-coded chapters to every part of the Netherlands, from Amsterdam to Utrecht, Zeeland to Limburg Want the best of Amsterdam in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam.

Download or read book Dalmatia the Adriatic written by Karl Baedeker and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Travels in Istria and Dalmatia written by Louis François 1756-1827 Cassas and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully crafted travelogue takes readers on a journey of discovery through the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Istria and Dalmatia. Written with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for history, it is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to this fascinating region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Mediterranean Winter written by Robert D. Kaplan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mediterranean Winter, Robert D. Kaplan, the bestselling author of Balkan Ghosts and Eastward to Tartary, relives an austere, haunting journey he took as a youth through the off-season Mediterranean. The awnings are rolled up and the other tourists are gone, so the damp, cold weather takes him back to the 1950s and earlier—a golden, intensely personal age of tourism. Decades ago, Kaplan voyaged from North Africa to Italy, Yugoslavia, and Greece, luxuriating in the radical freedom of youth, unaccountable to time because there was always time to make up for a mistake. He recalls that journey in this Persian miniature of a book, less to look inward into his own past than to look outward in order to dissect the process of learning through travel, in which a succession of new landscapes can lead to books and artwork never before encountered. Kaplan first imagines Tunis as the glow of gypsum lamps shimmering against lime-washed mosques; the city he actually discovers is even more intoxicating. He takes the reader to the ramparts of a Turkish kasbah where Carthaginian, Roman, and Byzantine forts once stood: “I could see deep into Algeria over a rib-work of hills so gaunt it seemed the wind had torn the flesh off them.” In these austere and aromatic surroundings he discovers Saint Augustine; the courtyards of Tunis lead him to the historical writings of Ibn Khaldun. Kaplan takes us to the fifth-century Greek temple at Segesta, where he reflects on the ill-fated Athenian invasion of Sicily. At Hadrian’s villa, “Shattered domes revealed clouds moving overhead in countless visions of eternity. It was a place made for silence and for contemplation, where you wanted a book handy. Every corner was a cloister. No view was panoramic: each seemed deliberately composed.” Kaplan’s bus and train travels, his nighttime boat voyages, and his long walks in one archaeological site after another lead him to subjects as varied as the Berber threat to Carthage; the Roman army’s hunt for the warlord Jugurtha; the legacy of Byzantine art; the medieval Greek philosopher Georgios Gemistos Plethon, who helped kindle the Italian Renaissance; twentieth-century British literary writing about Greece; and the links between Rodin and the Croa- tian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. Within these pages are smells, tastes, and the profundity of chance encounters. Mediterranean Winter begins in Rodin’s sculpture garden in Paris, passes through the gritty streets of Marseilles, and ends with a moving epiphany about Greece as the world prepares for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Mediterranean Winter is the story of an education. It is filled with memories and history, not the author’s alone, but humanity’s as well.

Download or read book Travels in Istria and Dalmatia written by Louis François Cassas and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Imaging and Mapping Eastern Europe written by Katarzyna Murawska-Muthesius and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imaging and Mapping Eastern Europe puts images centre stage and argues for the agency of the visual in the construction of Europe’s east as a socio-political and cultural entity. This book probes into the discontinuous processes of mapping the eastern European space and imaging the eastern European body. Beginning from the Renaissance maps of Sarmatia Europea, it moves onto the images of women in ethnic dress on the pages of travellers’ reports from the Balkans, to cartoons of children bullied by dictators in the satirical press, to Cold War cartography, and it ends with photos of protesting crowds on contemporary dust jackets. Studying the eastern European ‘iconosphere’ leads to the engagement with issues central for image studies and visual culture: word and image relationship, overlaps between the codes of othering and self-fashioning, as well as interaction between the diverse modes of production specific to cartography, travel illustrations, caricature, and book cover design. This book will be of interest to scholars in art history, visual culture, and central Asian, Russian and Eastern European studies.

Download or read book A General History of Voyages and Travels to the End of the 18th Century written by Robert Kerr and published by . This book was released on 1824 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for the scene-stealing city of Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast also offers the stunning city of Split, the vibrant resort town of Hvar, and natural beauty in abundance – think pristine beaches, craggy coves, and vineyards perched on hillsides. Make the most of your trip to this historic region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast have to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast must-sees including Dubrovnik’s Old City Walls, Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, Vis and Hvar - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends, and a week’s worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out, and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe - Themed lists including the best family attractions, outdoor activities, old towns, beaches, and much more - Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast, plus four full-color area maps - Covers: Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian, Coast Highlights, Old City Walls - Dubrovnik, Stradun - Dubrovnik, Rector’s Palace - Dubrovnik, Lokrum, Vis, Korčula Town, Trogir, Diocletian’s Palace and Other Sights in Split, Hvar, Pelješac Peninsula, The Dalmation Islands, The Makarska Riviera, and Split, Southern Dalmatia Looking for more on Croatia’s culture, history, and attractions? Don’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Croatia. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion

Download or read book Dalmatia written by Maude Holbach and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DALMATIA: The Land Where East Meets West is MAUDE M. HOLBACH's second book of travel in Eastern Europe. First published in 1910, this is an anthropological travel journal of an often-overlooked kingdom, where Mrs. Holbach and her husband met with historians and government officials, all of whom were gracious and anxious to share the wonders of their country. The Holbachs journeyed to the major cities and historical sites in Dalmatia: Zara, Spalato, the Riviera of the Seven Castles, and the island of Lesina, among others. Accompanying Mrs. Holbach's historical accounts are Mr. Holbach's illustrative photographs, giving readers a chance to explore Dalmatia for themselves. Anyone interested in travel literature or the history of Eastern European countries will find this book an easy and informative read.

Download or read book A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in All Parts of the World written by John Pinkerton and published by . This book was released on 1814 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels Complete Arranged in Systematic Order Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation Discovery and Commerce by Sea and Land from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time written by Robert Kerr and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1811-01-01 with total page 13267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: