History and Culture in Italy
John Shannon Hendrix
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Description for History and Culture in Italy
Paperback. History and Culture in Italy is a scholarly, introductory survey of the history and culture of Italy, focusing on art and architecture, literature and philosophy, politics and historical events, and observations of daily life in modern Italy. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 2ADT; AB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 367.
History and Culture in Italy is a scholarly, introductory survey of the history and culture of Italy, focusing on art and architecture, literature and philosophy, politics and historical events, and observations of daily life in modern Italy. The book is based on lectures and tours given over the course of four years to American students in Italy. It is written as a narrative, which readers have found makes it enjoyable to read. Chapters are identified according to subject. The book emphasizes the importance of the history and culture of Italy to modern life and identity in Western culture.
History and Culture in Italy is a scholarly, introductory survey of the history and culture of Italy, focusing on art and architecture, literature and philosophy, politics and historical events, and observations of daily life in modern Italy. The book is based on lectures and tours given over the course of four years to American students in Italy. It is written as a narrative, which readers have found makes it enjoyable to read. Chapters are identified according to subject. The book emphasizes the importance of the history and culture of Italy to modern life and identity in Western culture.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761826286
SKU
V9780761826286
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About John Shannon Hendrix
John Hendrix is Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Architectural History, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island.
Reviews for History and Culture in Italy
The author—through thoughtful analysis of architecture, art, and social sciences—in a compelling text full of expansive and diverse subject matter, sprinkled with morsels of personal travel and daily life experiences exploring the Italian scene, has produced a comprehensive and convincing insight into the history and culture of Italy. Crafted for students and everyone who has the curiosity to expand their ... Read more