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Name: The Story of Ferrara (Classic Reprint)
Author: Noyes, Ella
ISBN: 9781330529287

Noyes, Ella

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ISBN 10 : 1330529286 ISBN 13 : 9781330529287

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Ferrara - a city seldom left out by those making the "grand tour" - has of late lost its place in the traveller's itinerary. Its low situation in the river plain and its reputation for being unhealthy scare away visitors. Forty or fifty years ago there was some reason for this avoidance, but since then drastic reforms - damaging to picturesqueness - have been made, and like all places that have taken late to hygienic ways, it has done so thoroughly. The "acqua morta," which used to lie between the Castle and the part now occupied by the station, was long ago drained away and for miles around all the morasses have been reclaimed, a work still proceeding in more distant parts of the province. The drinking water, once a great difficulty, is now supplied from Castel Franco, near Modena, and is of purest quality. The size of the city, in which a population of 40,000 occupy a space large enough and to spare for 100,000, makes for health, and the death rate is low. My own experience and that of my sister is of perfect health during a stay twice over for many weeks together, once well into the summer, opposite the Castle and that "stagnant' moat which horrifies the casual visitor and which is in reality flowing water, and is constantly cleaned out.

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St. Jerome, by Cosimo Tura (P inacoteca) Frontispiece City Wails 3T he Duo mo 13 The White Eagle of Este .... 30 Fia delle Votte 49 The Cloister of San Romano .. .. 51 The Castle 59 Statue of Marquis Alberto on Facade of Cathedral 62 Plan of Ferrara, drawn by Bartolina da Novara in 1395 .. to face page 64 Dungeons of the Castle ..... 74 Medallion of Leonello a Este with reverse, by Pisanello .. .to face page 81 Market-P lace 92 Doorway of Palazzo Schifanoia ... 97 Borso and bis Jester Scocola, Fresco by Francesco Cossa (P alaxzo Schifanoia) to face page 98 Emblem of Borso a Este in Church of the Certosa 100 Map of Duchy of Ferrara .
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Date d'�dition: 2017
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330529286
ISBN 13: 9781330529287
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Nombre de pages: 470
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The Story of Ferrara (Classic Reprint)

Ella Noyes

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich and tumultuous history of Ferrara, a city that rose from the swampy lowlands of the Po River Valley to become a vibrant center of commerce, culture, and power. The author meticulously traces Ferrara's journey from its obscure origins to its rise as a free commune, a period marked by fierce struggles for dominance between rival families and factions. The book vividly depicts the clash of the powerful Guelf and Ghibelline forces, highlighting the dramatic personalities and strategic brilliance of figures like Salinguerra Torelli and Azzo Novello d'Este. The author masterfully weaves together political intrigue, military campaigns, and the social and economic realities of the time, painting a captivating picture of a city battling for its very existence. The rise of the Este dynasty, culminating in their assumption of absolute rule over Ferrara, marks a pivotal turning point in the city's history. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the Este family's enduring legacy, their intricate web of power and influence, and their impact on the cultural and artistic landscape of the city. The book's insights illuminate the complex dynamics of power, ambition, and political maneuvering in medieval Italy, shedding light on the forces that shaped the Italian Renaissance and the development of urban societies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330529287_0

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