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Italy's Paradise
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A Personal Journey Through One of Europe's Most Beloved Lands
Alistair Moffat's evocative travels through Italy
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About the Ebook
'A delicious trip through the geography, history and culture of the region' – Sunday Telegraph Ever since the days of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has cast its magic spell on foreign vistiors. Attracted by the perfect combination of history, art, architecture, superb natural beauty and weather – not to mention magnificent traditions of food and drink – British visitors and residents have been at times so numerous that the local word for foreigners was simply 'gli inglesi' – 'the English'. What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany's past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization in the seventh century bc through the rise of the powerful medieval communes of Arezzo, Luca, Pisa and Florence, and the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he underlines both the area's regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Insightful, readable and imbued with the author's own enthusiasm for Tuscany, this book includes a wealth of information not found in tourist guides. 'A sun-drenched meditation on the character of the place and its people' – The ScotsmanWhy You'll Love This Ebook
- Travel through Italy's landscape, history, and culture with a masterful storyteller
- Discover the country's lesser-known corners and hidden treasures
- Experience Italy through the lens of a celebrated Scottish historian
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'A delicious trip through the geography, history and culture of the region'
Sunday Telegraph
'A sun-drenched meditation on the character of the place and its people'
The Scotsman
'A cavalcade across some of the most fascinating and brutal episodes of the region's past, written in the fast-paced style of an adventure novel'
Italy magazine, Book of the Week
'Like one of the region's fine wines, it doesn't disappoint'
Scottish Review of Books
'If you read the book, you'll want to travel to the region'
The Herald
About the Author
Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is also the author of a number of highly acclaimed books. From 2011 he was Rector of the University of St Andrews. He has written more than thirty books on Scottish history, and lives in the Scottish Borders.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Print Length: 352 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788857253
Format: Ebook
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