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Astarita, Tommaso

 
9780393328677: Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0393328678 ISBN 13 : 9780393328677
Editeur : W.W. Norton & Co., 2006

Synopsis

The history of southern Italy is entirely distinct from that of northern Italy, yet it has never been given its own due. In this authoritative and wholly engrossing history, distinguished scholar Tommaso Astarita "does a masterful job of correcting this error" (Mark Knoblauch, Booklist). From the Normans and Angevins, through Spanish and Bourbon rule, to the unification of Italy in 1860, Astarita rescues Sicily and the worlds south of Rome from the dustier folds of history and restores them to sparkling life. We are introduced to the colorful religious observances, the vibrant historical figures, the diverse population, the ancient ruins, beautiful landscapes, sweet music, and magnificent art--all of which inspired visitors to claim that one had to "see Naples, and then die."

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À propos de l'auteur

Tommaso Astarita is a professor of history at Georgetown University. He is a native Neapolitan and currently lives in Washington, DC.

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Éditeur
W.W. Norton & Co.
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0393328678
ISBN 13 
9780393328677
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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