The Subalpine Kingdom, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Or, Experiences and Studies in Savoy, Piedmont, and Genoa - Couverture souple

Bayle St. John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282058672 ISBN 13 : 9780282058678

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid 19th-century travelogue through Turin and the Piedmont region, blending sharp observations with political and cultural reflections. This volume offers firsthand experiences and studies of Savoy, Piedmont, and Genoa, set against the backdrop of a changing Italy.

The author guides you from the alpine border to the capital of Piedmont, sharing detailed impressions of streets, squares, and public life. You’ll encounter city design, architecture, and daily scenes that reveal how power, culture, and modernity intertwine in this key Italian region.

What you’ll experience
- A front-row view of Turin’s urban evolution, its grand façades and interior splendor.
- Personal reflections on the politics, society, and liberal currents shaping 19th‑century Italy.
- Vivid travel narration from train rides to markets, churches, and city life along the Savoy realm.
- Context on regional identity and the wider implications for Italian unification.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel writing with a clear eye on politics, culture, and place.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282058672
• ISBN 13: 9780282058678
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 340
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