Italy's Paradise :A History of Tuscany
Italy's Paradise :A History of Tuscany
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Published:
1 February, 2024
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Description
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 Scotsman
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781780278766 |
| ISBN10 | 1780278764 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 257 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 21 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Birlinn General |
| Format | paperback |
Media 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, intriguing and, yes, brutal episodes of the region’s past written in the fast-paced, involving style of an adventure novel'
* Italy magazine Book of the Week *'If you read the book, you’ll want to travel to the region'
* The Herald *'Moffat's book is never dull . . . like one of the region's fine wines, it doesn't disappoint'
* Scottish Review of Books *GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
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.