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Book Italian Venice

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  • Author : R. J. B. Bosworth
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2014-09-28
  • ISBN : 0300210116
  • Pages : 353 pages

Download or read book Italian Venice written by R. J. B. Bosworth and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this elegant book Richard Bosworth explores Venice—not the glorious Venice of the Venetian Republic, but from the fall of the Republic in 1797 and the Risorgimento up through the present day. Bosworth looks at the glamour and squalor of the belle époque and the dark underbelly of modernization, the two world wars, and the far-reaching oppressions of the fascist regime, through to the “Disneylandification” of Venice and the tourist boom, the worldwide attention of the biennale and film festival, and current threats of subsidence and flooding posed by global warming. He draws out major themes—the increasingly anachronistic but deeply embedded Catholic Church, the two faces of modernization, consumerism versus culture. Bosworth interrogates not just Venice’s history but its meanings, and how the city’s past has been co-opted to suit present and sometimes ulterior aims. Venice, he shows, is a city where its histories as well as its waters ripple on the surface.

Book Veneto

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  • Author : Julia della Croce
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2003-07
  • ISBN : 9780811823500
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Veneto written by Julia della Croce and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sauces and condiments - Appetizers and snacks - Soup, pasta and rice - Polenta - Vegetable side dishes - Sweets.

Book The History of the Italian Peninsula  Commencing with the Fall of Venice

Download or read book The History of the Italian Peninsula Commencing with the Fall of Venice written by Adolphus Lance and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Venice Noir  Akashic Noir

Download or read book Venice Noir Akashic Noir written by Maxim Jakubowski and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Drifter” by Emily Mandel was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2013, edited by Otto Penzler and Lisa Scottoline Original stories by: Peter James, Emily St. John Mandel, Barbara Baraldi, Mike Hodges, Mary Hoffman, Maria Tronca, Matteo Righetto, Tony Cartano, Francesco Ferracin, Isabella Santacroce, Michelle Lovric, Francesca Mazzucato, Maxim Jakubowski, and Michael Gregorio. "Forget the magnificence of Venice's art, architecture, and music, and delve into this tour of the City of Water's murky depths…visions of a Venice not seen in tourist brochures." --Publishers Weekly "Editor Jakubowski does an excellent job of selecting a variety of stories that represent all strata of Venetian life, from tourists visiting for Carnevale to criminals running illegal operations in the bay…A must-read for lovers of Venice…the presence of a new and intriguing voices, many of them Italian, will pique the interest of international-mystery readers." --Booklist "Sex, food and real estate inspire 14 hot-blooded new takes on crime in the magical city of Venice...Rather than crimes of passion, this collection focuses on the passion of crime, painting its noir in robust tones rather than gritty gray." --Kirkus Reviews "Venice Noir, edited by Maxim Jakubowski, aims to shred through our preconceptions of this remarkable city. The 14 writers featured in this anthology of short stories take our travel brochure images of Venice and scatter them like confetti." --NY Journal of Books Maxim Jakubowski is a British editor and writer. Following a long career in book publishing, during which he was responsible for several major crime imprints, he opened London's mystery bookshop Murder One. He reviews crime fiction for the Guardian, runs London's Crime Scene Festival, and is an advisor to Italy's annual Courmayeur Noir in Festival. His latest crime novel is Confessions of a Romantic Pornographer, and he edits the annual Best British Mysteries series.

Book The Ghetto of Venice

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  • Author : Riccardo Calimani
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2001
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 313 pages

Download or read book The Ghetto of Venice written by Riccardo Calimani and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Venice

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  • Author : Margaret Plant
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2002-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780300083866
  • Pages : 576 pages

Download or read book Venice written by Margaret Plant and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Plant presents a wide-ranging cultural history of the city from the fall of the Republic in 1797, until 1997, showing how it has changed and adapted and how perceptions of it have shaped its reality.

Book Italian Street Food

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  • Author : Paola Bacchia
  • Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
  • Release : 2021-09-07
  • ISBN : 1922417521
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Italian Street Food written by Paola Bacchia and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not just another Italian cookbook filled with pizza and pasta recipes. Italian Street Food takes you behind the piazzas, down the back streets and into the tiny bars and cafes to bring you traditional, local recipes that are rarely seen outside of Italy. Delve inside to discover the secret dishes from Italy’s hidden laneways and learn about the little-known recipes of this world cuisine. Learn how to make authentic polpettine, arancini, piadine, cannoli, and crostoli, and perfect your gelato-making skills with authentic Italian flavours such as lemon ricotta, peach and basil, and panettone flavour. With beautiful stories and photography throughout, Italian Street Food brings an old and much-loved cuisine into a whole new light.

Book Venice

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  • Author : Dennis. Romano
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2023-12-21
  • ISBN : 0190859989
  • Pages : 805 pages

Download or read book Venice written by Dennis. Romano and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venice, one of the world's most storied cities, has a long and remarkable history, told here in its full scope from its founding in the early Middle Ages to the present day. A place whose fortunes and livelihoods have been shaped to a large degree by its relationship with water, Venice is seen in Dennis Romano's account as a terrestrial and maritime power, whose religious, social, architectural, economic, and political histories have been determined by its unique geography.

Book Italian Venice

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  • Author : R. J. B. Bosworth
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2014-09-30
  • ISBN : 0300193874
  • Pages : 353 pages

Download or read book Italian Venice written by R. J. B. Bosworth and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this elegant book Richard Bosworth explores Venice—not the glorious Venice of the Venetian Republic, but from the fall of the Republic in 1797 and the Risorgimento up through the present day. Bosworth looks at the glamour and squalor of the belle époque and the dark underbelly of modernization, the two world wars, and the far-reaching oppressions of the fascist regime, through to the “Disneylandification” of Venice and the tourist boom, the worldwide attention of the biennale and film festival, and current threats of subsidence and flooding posed by global warming. He draws out major themes—the increasingly anachronistic but deeply embedded Catholic Church, the two faces of modernization, consumerism versus culture. Bosworth interrogates not just Venice’s history but its meanings, and how the city’s past has been co-opted to suit present and sometimes ulterior aims. Venice, he shows, is a city where its histories as well as its waters ripple on the surface.

Book Venice

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  • Author : William H. McNeill
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 2009-11-15
  • ISBN : 0226561542
  • Pages : 353 pages

Download or read book Venice written by William H. McNeill and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magisterial history, National Book Award winner William H. McNeill chronicles the interactions and disputes between Latin Christians and the Orthodox communities of eastern Europe during the period 1081–1797. Concentrating on Venice as the hinge of European history in the late medieval and early modern period, McNeill explores the technological, economic, and political bases of Venetian power and wealth, and the city’s unique status at the frontier between the papal and Orthodox Christian worlds. He pays particular attention to Venetian influence upon southeastern Europe, and from such an angle of vision, the familiar pattern of European history changes shape. “No other historian would have been capable of writing a book as direct, as well-informed and as little weighed down by purple prose as this one. Or as impartial. McNeill has succeeded admirably.”—Fernand Braudel, Times Literary Supplement “The book is serious, interesting, occasionally compelling, and always suggestive.”—Stanley Chojnacki, American Historical Review

Book Venice and the Slavs

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  • Author : Larry Wolff
  • Publisher : Stanford University Press
  • Release : 2001
  • ISBN : 9780804739467
  • Pages : 430 pages

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.

Book The Venice Myth

Download or read book The Venice Myth written by David Barnes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venice holds a unique place in literary and cultural history. Barnes looks at the themes of war, occupation, resistance and fascism to see how the political background has affected the literary works that have come out of this great city. He focuses on key British and American writers, including Byron, Ruskin, Pound and Eliot.

Book Venice

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  • Author : Joanne M. Ferraro
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2012-07-30
  • ISBN : 0521883598
  • Pages : 301 pages

Download or read book Venice written by Joanne M. Ferraro and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following Venice's unique history from its foundation, this book analyzes the city's social, cultural, religious, and environmental history, as well as its politics and economy. Joanne M. Ferraro illuminates how Venice's position at the crossroads of Asian, European, and North African exchange networks made it a vibrant and ethnically diverse Mediterranean cultural center.

Book Venice   Food

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9788877431738
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Venice Food written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Sally Spector, who is from Chicago and now lives in Venice, takes us on a mouth- watering culinary trip; her historical love affair with food quite literally gives us a taste of Venice.

Book Top 50 Best Things to do in Venice  Italy

Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Venice Italy written by Nicholas Khatch and published by Nicholas Khatchadourian. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and captivating allure of Venice, Italy, with this carefully curated list of 50 incredible things to do. From the iconic sights that define the city's skyline to the hidden gems tucked away in its narrow streets, this list offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to every traveler's interests. Discover the opulence of St. Mark's Square, explore world-class art collections, and embark on scenic boat tours to the charming Venetian islands. Indulge in the culinary delights of Venetian cuisine, wander through historic neighborhoods, and witness the exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass. This list is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of Venice and creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Venice, known as the "Floating City," is renowned for its intricate network of canals, and a visit wouldn't be complete without a romantic gondola ride. Glide through the picturesque waterways, passing under elegant bridges and alongside magnificent palaces, while your gondolier regales you with stories of the city's past. Stroll through St. Mark's Square, the vibrant heart of Venice, and marvel at the grandeur of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, adorned with stunning mosaics and architectural splendor. Delve into the city's rich artistic heritage at renowned museums like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Gallerie dell'Accademia, where masterpieces from both contemporary and classic artists are on display. Venture beyond the well-known attractions and discover the lesser-explored corners of Venice. Lose yourself in the maze-like streets of the Cannaregio and San Polo districts, where you can encounter local artisans, charming squares, and picturesque canals off the beaten path. Experience the enchantment of the Venetian islands, from the glassblowing workshops of Murano to the tranquil beauty of Torcello and the colorful houses of Burano. Explore the hidden treasures of Venice's churches, such as the Chiesa di San Pietro di Castello or the Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, each boasting unique architectural features and captivating artwork. Culinary delights await at every turn in Venice. Indulge in cicchetti, traditional Venetian small plates, paired with a glass of local wine at the lively bacari (wine bars). Sample fresh seafood at the Rialto Market, where stalls brim with the catch of the day, or savor the iconic Venetian dish, risotto al nero di seppia (black squid ink risotto). Don't miss the opportunity to partake in a cooking class and learn the secrets behind preparing authentic Venetian dishes, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. End your days with leisurely walks along the canals at sunset, as the golden light casts a romantic glow on the city's unique architecture and creates a magical ambiance that is quintessentially Venice.

Book Venice s Hidden Enemies

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  • Author : John Martin
  • Publisher : Univ of California Press
  • Release : 2023-09-01
  • ISBN : 0520912330
  • Pages : 302 pages

Download or read book Venice s Hidden Enemies written by John Martin and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How could early modern Venice, a city renowned for its political freedom and social harmony, also have become a center of religious dissent and inquisitorial repression? To answer this question, John Martin develops an innovative approach that deftly connects social and cultural history. The result is a profoundly important contribution to Renaissance and Reformation studies. Martin offers a vivid re-creation of the social and cultural worlds of the Venetian heretics—those men and women who articulated their hopes for religious and political reform and whose ideologies ranged from evangelical to anabaptist and even millenarian positions. In exploring the connections between religious beliefs and social experience, he weaves a rich tapestry of Renaissance urban life that is sure to intrigue all those involved in anthropological, religious, and historical studies—students and scholars alike.

Book Annual Report of the Trustees

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  • Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) Board of Trustees
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1916
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 838 pages

Download or read book Annual Report of the Trustees written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) Board of Trustees and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: