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1) Venecia
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Venecia es única, quizá porque ha cambiado tan poco a lo largo de los siglos. Para los millones de personas que la visitan representa, además, un destino mítico: el carnaval, los canales, su arquitectura inmutable, el teatro de la Fenice y sus innumerables museos. Si el lector viaja por primera vez a Venecia, entre sus manos tiene la guía perfecta para empezar a conocerla, siguiendo los itinerarios más habituales que aquí se detallan para no...
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This short work by the Italian humanist Poggio Bracciolini deals with the triumph of the Republic of Venice, then its its economic and political zenith. He extols the republic for its industry and for clearing the seas of pirates. He noted of the rights bestowed on average citizens and the antiquity of the state, which by then spanned back until the early Carolingian era. His praises have clear political overtones for the age he lived in, as republican...
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Now that you are ready to make your move to Umbria, you may be feeling invincible with excitement. However, it is important to not take your health for granted or get overconfident about your physical and mental well-being. If this is your first time embarking on an expat life, you may feel a little uncertain about how to navigate the Italian healthcare system or unsure about the quality of care or availability of your medical needs in a foreign country;...
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In "The Defence of Plevna, 1877," readers are transported to the heart of one of the most pivotal moments in European history. Set against the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, this gripping narrative chronicles the epic struggle for the Bulgarian town of Plevna.
As the Russian Empire seeks to expand its influence in the Balkans and challenge Ottoman dominance, the small garrison town of Plevna becomes the focal point of a fierce and...
5) The Art of War in Italy, 1494-1529: the Transition From Mediaeval to Modern Warfare During the Re
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"The birth of 'New War' in Italy
It is easy to consider the Renaissance as a time of enlightenment typified principally by the artistic and scientific genius of Leonardo da Vinci and his peers; but giant leaps forward are never confined to one aspect of society and the application of new ideas is always adapted to various purposes and the meeting of differing objectives. The creation of modern political science by Niccolo Machiavelli is a prime example...
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Men from all over the world have ben intrigued with the hour-glass shaped women on Ipanema beach.However, few men have endeveaored to find a Brazilian date. "Dating Black in Brazil" will show the everyday foreign man how to: Approach Brazilian women for a date Brazilian women Choose Brazilian women for relationships Avoid dating mistakes Understand dating social dynamics Choose the right type of Brazilian woman Understand Brazilian family culture...
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Struggling to speak Italian like a native?This Italian phrasebook is an invaluable guide for learning and speaking Italian while traveling. Designed for both beginners and advanced learners, learn how to speak in real life conversations with this organized guide.Our book provides useful phonetic transcriptions of Italian words and phrases to use in the most common situations including greetings, ordering food, booking hotels, emergency situations,...
8) Lightfoot Guide to the via Francigena - Great Saint Bernard Pass to St Peter's Square, Rome - Edi
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LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers and Cyclists, helping them to find the route, places to stay and meet their personal goals.
There is no right way to make a journey as challenging as this. This book together with the LightFoot Companion will provide you with the resources to enjoy doing it your way.
With dozens of alternative routes, including the dramatic via Francigena Montagna or via degli Abati, hundreds of accommodation choices...
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Embark on a literary journey through the enchanting streets of Rome and beyond, as you savor the magic, mystery, and romance that Italy so graciously offers. This captivating anthology, a harmonious symphony of short stories and poems, is a collaborative masterpiece crafted by a diverse group of writers who share their intimate encounters with the Eternal City and other charming spots in Italy.
Each page resonates with the pulsating heartbeat...
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A unique look at the treasures of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Basilica of Saint Peter from an official guide of the Eternal City.
In a tiny enclave in the heart of Rome lies the world's smallest independent state-the Vatican. Over the course of fifteen hundred years, successive popes have commissioned and assembled an extraordinary collection of artistic works within Vatican walls.
Eminent expert Professor Enrico Bruschini takes...
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"A murder mystery, a model of investigative reporting, a celebration of the fierce bonds that hold families together through tragedies…Murder in Matera is a gem."- San Francisco Chronicle
"Tantalizing" - NPR
"A thrilling detective story… Stapinski pursues the study of her family's criminal genealogy with unexpected emotional results." - Library Journal
A writer goes deep into the heart of Italy to unravel a century-old family mystery in this...
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"I want to live in Italy" – Okay, you dream of living in Italy, but you don't know where to start. It's your dream and the purpose of this book is not to say whether it's worth coming or not, but to give you guidelines so that you can carry out your project and have the best possible experience.
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La ciudad de Nápoles, situada en la costa sudoeste de Italia, es la tercera ciudad más grande del país y una de las más ricas en cuanto a historia se refiere. Pero a pesar de su increíble pasado que se extiende a sus primeros cimientos hasta el siglo IX a.C., a menudo es pasada por alto por los turistas que rara vez se aventuran aquí desde la cercana Roma. Pero con tanto que ofrecer a los viajeros, ya era hora de que Nápoles recibiera la atención...
15) Lake Maggiore
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StresaTo the tourist, who, for the first time, arrives in Stresa, a breathless sight is offered. In the beginning, a superb lakefront window was delineated with lines of palm trees, flourishing gardens, and facades of grand hotels.Then, looking at the lake, enchanted, as if emerging from the same waters, the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori).The splendor of these visions is enough to understand how Stresa...
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Enrico Massetti escribió este libro con 40 imágenes en colorAbruzos tiene un récord: el 30% de su territorio está protegido por leyes ambientales. Ninguna otra región de Europa puede alardear tanto; por algo la región es conocida como "la región de los parques", el lugar ideal para pasar unas vacaciones en medio de la naturaleza.Hay tres parques nacionales, un parque regional y muchos sitios protegidos y reservas naturales, también protegidas:...
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It's a guide for a visit to Milan lasting two, three, or more days. It also covers the two lakes closer to Milan: Lake Como and Maggiore.In Lake Como, the towns of Como, Bellagio, Menaggio, and Varenna, in addition to the one-day trips you can make from one of these towns to Piona, Villa Carlotta, and Villa del Balbianello.In Lake Maggiore, the town of Stresa, in addition to the one-day trips, you can make from one of these towns to the Borromean...
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In the fiery political debates in and about Italy, silence reigns about the country's colonial legacy. By reducing European colonial history to Britain and France, Italy has effectively concealed an enduring phenomenon in its history that lasted close to 80 years (1882 to 1960). It also blots out the history of the countries it colonized in Northeastern Africa.
Italian colonial history began in 1882 with the acquisition of Assab Bay and came to a...
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This special omnibus edition includes all three of Noor's light-hearted and amusing travel memoirs. When you're young, inexperienced and naïve, every trip turns into an adventure full of mishaps and funny moments. If you enjoy travel tales about family and friends, local festivals and foods, then grab this box-set today! Book 1 – Big Cities and Mountain Villages After a typical tour of Italy, Noor heads north to spend a nice, quiet winter with...
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Is 21st-century Rome a global city? Is it part of Europe's core or periphery? This volume examines the "real city" beyond Rome's historical center, exploring the diversity and challenges of life in neighborhoods affected by immigration, neoliberalism, formal urban planning, and grassroots social movements. The contributors engage with themes of contemporary urban studies—the global city, the self-made city, alternative modernities, capital cities...
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